Alderson Broaddus University: Review & Facts

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Alderson Broaddus University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 770 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1932 and is the only school located in Philippi, West Virginia.

Alderson Broaddus University is affiliated with American Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at Alderson Broaddus University.

Majors
Offered
38
Alderson Broaddus University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 38 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Management, Nursing, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Alderson Broaddus University is low at 57% (way below West Virginia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
57%
Bad
The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus University is low: 32%.

Student to faculty ratio at Alderson Broaddus University is pretty decent - 14:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $31,200 a year. The additional fees at Alderson Broaddus University beyond tuition are around $300, which makes it a total of $31,500 a year.

Read the details about Alderson Broaddus University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
61%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,693 applications were submitted and 1,041 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

Alderson Broaddus University will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Alderson Broaddus University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,200
Medium
Alderson Broaddus University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Alderson Broaddus University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Alderson Broaddus University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 600 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, roughly $5,200 per year.

Alderson Broaddus University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Alderson Broaddus University
101 College Hill Drive
Philippi, West Virginia
26416-2035, USA
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