Alderson–Broaddus University

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Tuition & Fees

^$29,220

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Not Reported

composite english math

30-36

24-29

20%

18-23

63%

12-17

16%

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undergraduateRatios

54^%

male

46^%

female

students

faculty

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41^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,698
Declined	2,405
Total Received	4,103

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Private

981

undergraduate students

graduate students

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School Facts

Alderson-Broaddus University, founded in 1871 as Broaddus College, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. In 1932 it merged with Alderson Junior College. Its 170-acre campus is located in Philippi, WV.

Official website	Visit website
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Private
Campus enrollment	1,052
Established in	1871
Coeducational	Coeducational
Religious affiliation	American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A.

Scholarships

170-acre campus in Philippi (population: 3,380), 150 miles south of Pittsburgh. Major airport serves Pittsburgh; smaller airport serves Bridgeport (35 miles); bus and train serve Clarksburg (35 miles).

Campus Setting: Rural community
Campus Size: hectares
Nearest airport: Benedum

Alderson–Broaddus University
101 College Hill Drive
Philippi, WV
26416

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
84%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students through senior year required to live on campus
yes: Freshman guaranteed housing
yes: Coed housing
yes: Disabled student housing

Top Organizations

AAPA/Hu C. Myers Society
Alpha Beta Nu
Student Athletic Advisory Committee
Sigma Alpha Iota
Kappa Xi Omega

Top Events

Homecoming
Greek Week
Gold Rush Games

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Campus Facts

Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/Theater group
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Local fraternities on campus
Local sororities on campus

Campus Security

24 hour patrol by trained security personnel
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other security measures
emergency notification system, lighted pathways and sidewalks

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 9%
Top 1/4: 27%
Top 1/2: 59%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Not Reported

composite english math

30-36

24-29

20%

18-23

63%

12-17

16%

Admissions Facts

Considers standardized test scores in admission decisions	yes
Average Freshman GPA (4.0 scale)	3.2

Selective

41^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	1,698
Declined	2,405
Total Received	4,103

Admissions Factors

Very Important

academic GPA
rigor of secondary school record
standardized test scores

Important

application essay

Considered

alumni/ae relation
level of applicant's interest
first generation
interview
recommendation(s)
talent/ability

Not Considered

extracurricular activities
character/personal qualities
geographical residence
racial/ethnic status
class rank
religious affiliation/commitment
state residency
volunteer work
work experience

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International Facts

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	18
Accepts International Baccalaureate	no
Offers English as a second language	no

Financial Aid

99^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$4,931

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$39,820
Tuition	$29,000
Room & board	$9,400
Additional fees	$220
Books & supplies	$1,200
Average Financial Aid	- $4,931
Total with Avg. Aid	$34,889

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

Net Price Calculator	Visit calculator
Installment payment plan	yes
Tuition waiver for employees (and children)	yes

Varsity Sports

	M	W
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
Wrestling

Intramural Sports Men

Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Soccer, Table tennis, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo

Intramural Sports Women

Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Table tennis, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo

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Athletic Conference

NCAA Division II

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.
Accounting
Applied Mathematics, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Chemistry, General
Computer Science
Criminology
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Environmental Science
General Studies
Graphic Design
Journalism
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Legal Studies, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Music Teacher Education
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Political Science and Government, General
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Psychology, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Secondary Education and Teaching
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

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Programs Offered

Double major
Independent study
Honors college
Internships
Summer session for credit
Study abroad
Part time undergraduate degrees

1,052

total students

37^%

in-state

63^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

93^%

981
students

Female
46^%
450

Male
54^%
531

7^%

71
students

Female
61^%
43

Male
39^%
28

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95^%

934
students

Female
45^%
417

Male
55^%
517

5^%

47
students

Female
71^%
33

Male
29^%
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Student Facts

Freshman retention rate	55%
Student 4 year graduation rate	39%
Student 5 year graduation rate	8%
Student 6 year graduation rate	2%

Student Break-down

4%: Nonresident aliens
18%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%: Hispanic/Latino
70%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer students enrolled

5^%

Transfer students

Transfer Information

Fall transfer enrollment	yes
Winter transfer enrollment	no
Spring transfer enrollment	yes
Summer transfer enrollment	yes
Accepts CLEP subject tests	yes
Accepts CLEP general tests	no
Accepts excelsior college examinations	no
Generally accepts credits from other institutions	yes
Accepts DSST/DANTES	yes
Accepts Life Long Learning Credit	no
Age limit (number of years) for completed credits/courses to be transferred	no
No Age limit for completed credits/courses to be transferred	yes

Transfer Application Deadlines

Not reported

Transfer difficulty

Moderately difficult

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Counseling services

Academic
Birth control
Career
Military
Minority student
Older student
Personal
Psychological
Religious
Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Math
Reading
Study skills
Writing

Career placement services

Alumni Network
Career interest testing
Interview workshop
Job Fairs
Job Interviews
Job bank
On-campus employer recruitment
Resume preparation

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

70^%

Additional services

Day care
Health insurance
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Adaptive equipment
Braille services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Note-taking services
Reader services
Special housing
Special transportation
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Admissions Facts

Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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International Facts

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

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total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

981students

71students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

934students

47students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Information

Transfer Application Deadlines

Transfer difficulty

Moderately difficult

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Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

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Of students' needs
were fully met

981
students

71
students

934
students

47
students