Albion College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $55,700 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Albion College is a private nonprofit institution located in Albion, Michigan with approximately 1,300 undergraduate students enrolled. Albion College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,301 per year. The graduation rate is 62%, and the typical graduate earns $55,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Albion College is a private liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan, United States. The college was founded in 1835, and its undergraduate population was approximately 1,500 students as of fall 2021. The college competes in NCAA Division III and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 57% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention suggest that nearly one in three students either leaves or doesn't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. On the positive side, the average net price of $16,882/year is genuinely affordable for a private liberal arts college, and median earnings of $55,700 with only $19,500 in debt at graduation reflects a reasonable financial outcome for those who do complete the degree. Worth considering if you thrive in a tight-knit, small-campus environment (under 1,400 students) and have a clear plan to stay engaged — but ask hard questions about student support and why so many leave early.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,300 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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