Albright College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 50% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Albright College is a private nonprofit institution located in Reading, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,217 undergraduate students enrolled. Albright College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,024 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $51,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Albright College is a private liberal arts college in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1856 and had an enrollment of 1,652 students as of fall 2023.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 42% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant portion of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. On the positive side, the average net price of $21,664/year is manageable, and graduates earning a median of $51,400 a decade out fare reasonably well relative to the $23,250 median debt load. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small liberal arts environment and have a clear plan for staying engaged and on track — but ask hard questions about support services and why so many students don't make it to graduation.
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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: 8% 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 (1,217 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.
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