Albion College

Albion College is located in Albion, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1835. On February 25, 1861, the college was fully certified by State legislature to grant a full four-year college degree. The school adopted "Liberal Arts at Work” in 1999.

The main campus of the college spreads across an area of nearly 90 acres. The school offers Bachelor of Arts degrees and Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) degrees to students. Albion has more than 100 student organizations. Some of them are the Philosophy Club, Investment Club, English Club, and Geology Club.

The school is home to mmore than five social sororities and more than five social fraternities. Over 40% of the students are members of social Greek organizations. The college's sports teams are nicknamed the Britons.

Albion College Highlights

Where Albion College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in science, music, art studies, mathematics, and liberal arts.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Albion Students

The student enrollment at Albion was 1,938 in 2007 (1,912 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Albion participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Albion provides on-campus housing for 1,853 of its 1,912 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Albion Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Albion is in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.

Albion Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: