Alice Lloyd College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Alice Lloyd College is a private nonprofit institution located in Pippa Passes, Kentucky with approximately 558 undergraduate students enrolled. Alice Lloyd College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,600 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $41,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Alice Lloyd College is a private work college in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, US. It was co-founded by the journalist Alice Spencer Geddes Lloyd and June Buchanan in 1923, at first under the name of Caney Junior College. Founded as an institution to educate leaders in Appalachia locally, it became a bachelor's degree-granting institution in the early 1980s. Alice Lloyd College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the remarkably low median debt of $7,990 and tuition-focused aid make this one of the most affordable four-year colleges in the country — a genuine standout for students from Appalachia who qualify for its work college model. However, the 26% graduation rate and 58% freshman retention rate are serious red flags, suggesting most students who start here don't finish, which should give any family pause. Worth considering only if you're deeply connected to the mission, committed to staying, and have a clear plan for finishing.
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Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 28% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (558 undergraduates).
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