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Albright College
  • 4 Year
  • READING, PA
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Albright College
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • READING, PA
  • 719 reviews
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    Albright College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    82%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,190 / year
    Poll
    33%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 163 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 80 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,986 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 102 responses
    • Jake's
      25%
    • Cafeteria
      22%
    • Cafes
      14%
    • Peg's Cafe
      13%
    • Any pizza place
      9%
    • Food court
      7%
    • None
      7%
    44%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 48 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    D
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 44 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      23%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      57%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      11%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      9%

    Safety

    Safety
    C minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    69%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 51 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 35 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      37%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      43%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      20%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 32 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      9%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      59%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      22%
    • Not very visible.
      9%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 70 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      49%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      44%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      4%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Film Society, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 67 responses
    • Late Night Breakfast
      19%
    • Thanksgiving dinner
      16%
    • Comedians/other AC2 events
      10%
    • When the Thearpy Dogs visit during finals
      10%
    • Bingo
      9%
    • The Variety in the Experience Events
      7%
    • Trips (Flyers, movies, etc)
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 45 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      11%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      36%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      38%
    • Parties? What parties?
      16%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 29 responses
    • Homecoming
      66%
    • Club hosted parties
      17%
    • Sports Events
      10%
    • Concert
      3%
    • Homecoming
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    35%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 63 responses
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