Albright College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4185 of 12,502 | In the World |
| # 1164 of 452 | In North America |
| # 1089 of 452 | In the United States |
| # 75 of 100 | In Pennsylvania |
| # 1 of 3 | In Reading |
| # 1538 of 1,193 | For Media Studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
76%
Average SAT
1,365
Average ACT
31
Avg. cost to attend
$20,587 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,230
Graduates
150
Male:Female Ratio
45:55
Religion
United Methodist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Albright College has an acceptance rate of 76% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 76% | 76% |
| Applicants | 5,754 | 2,507 | 3,239 |
| Admissions | 4,392 | 1,748 | 2,638 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 325 | 154 | 171 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 47% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| ■ Asian | 2% |
| ■ Hispanic | 21% |
| ■ Black or African American | 20% |
| ■ Two or more races | 7% |
Albright College majors
Albright College has granted 273 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, and 48 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Albright College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 43 | - |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 23 | - |
| Psychology, General | 21 | - |
| Applied Psychology | - | 20 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 19 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 18 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | - |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 14 | - |
| Education, General | - | 12 |
| History, General | 12 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | - |
| Accounting | 9 | - |
| Music Technology | 9 | - |
| Sociology, General | 9 | - |
| Criminology | 8 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 8 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 7 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | - |
| Biochemistry | 5 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | - |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 4 | - |
| Digital Arts | 4 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 4 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | - |
| Accounting and Finance | 2 | - |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 2 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | - |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | - |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 2 | - |
| Environmental Science | 2 | - |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | - | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | 1 |
| Education, Other | - | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | - |
| Health & Medical Psychology | 1 | - |
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | - |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 273 | 48 |
Publications & Citations
Albright College has published 672 scientific papers with 8,591 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, History, Computer Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
15 Notable alumni
1. Emma Seifrit Weigley
1933-2020 (aged 87)
university teacher
nutritionist
biographer
Emma Seifrit Weigley was an American professor of nutrition. Her husband was military historian Russell Weigley.
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2. Edwin Erickson
1938-2019 (aged 81)
politician
Edwin B. Erickson III was an American politician. He served multiple terms on the Council of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, including two years as its chairman. He was later elected to the Pennsylvania Senate, representing the 26th District from 2001 to 2015. The district included most of Delaware County and parts of Chester County. From 1989 to 1992, Erickson served as...
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3. Allen Sothoron
1893-1939 (aged 46)
baseball player
Allen Sutton Sothoron was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. As a player, he was a spitball pitcher who spent 11 years in the major leagues playing for the St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians and the St. Louis Cardinals. Born in Bradford, Ohio, Sothoron threw and batted right-handed, stood 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)...
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4. Stephen Gill Spottswood
1897-1974 (aged 77)
religious leader
Stephen Gill Spottswood was a religious leader and civil rights activist known for his work as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AMEZ) and chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
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All 15 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Founded
1856
Motto
Veritas et JustitiaTruth and Justice
Colors
red, white
Total staff
255
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
1621 N. 13th St. Reading, Pennsylvania, 19612-5234 United States
City Population
95,000
Phone
6109212381
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