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Alderson Broaddus University
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  • 4 Year
  • PHILIPPI, WV

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade C+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade D+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade C minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Alderson Broaddus is a private, Christian university located in Philippi, West Virginia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 668 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Alderson Broaddus acceptance rate is 67%. Popular majors include Nursing, Psychology, and Business. Graduating 32% of students, Alderson Broaddus alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,500.

About

101 COLLEGE HILL DRIVE
PHILIPPI, WV 26416
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Mountain East Conference

Alderson Broaddus University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

AB Admissions

Acceptance Rate
67%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
900-1110
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$20,845 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$22,090 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 18 responses
78%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 23 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 22 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    49%
  • On Campus
    49%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
668 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
82
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
58%
Varsity Athletes
79%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 12 responses
  • Sporty athletic
    100%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
97%
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 25 responses
Poll
43%
of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports. 28 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 18 responses
  • Small but decently spaced out
    72%
  • Characteristics of both a small college and big
    11%
  • Friendly
    11%
  • Snakes/Liars
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
32%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
87%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 15 responses

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