Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek life
Known for business — close-knit campus
Albright College is a private institution in Reading with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,700 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,664.
Established
1856
Motto
Veritas et Justitia
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conferences
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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86%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,296Students
10:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$58,700Earnings 10yr
$21,664Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate86.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$28,794
Room & Board$13,954
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$44,381
Average Net Price$21,664
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$16,982
$30–48K$17,524
$48–75K$22,071
$75–110K$24,273
$110K+$28,680
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,664
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (50)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,296
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
50%
Race & Ethnicity
White 45%
Black 22%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 3%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate42.1%
Freshman Retention63.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$45,391
8 Years$54,656
10 Years$58,700
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$44,800
Men
$61,500
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
105Above Average
Estimated from PA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
48 mi(83 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
103 mi(179 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
215 mi(373 min)