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Albion College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,779
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 69%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 64%

Located in Albion, Michigan, Albion College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Albion College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Albion College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Albion College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,090

Cost of attendance at Albion College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,090

Cost of attendance at Albion College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Albion College received on average $45,463 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$45,463
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 268 56% $5,003 $1,340,856
Other Federal Grant 445 93% $4,160 $1,851,162
State Grant/Scholarships 236 50% $2,623 $618,989
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 476 100% $40,273 $19,170,128
Total Grant & Scholarships 476 100% $45,463 $21,640,279

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Albion College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Albion College students is 64.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.0%.

64.4%

  • asian 87.5% 7 students
  • African American 38.2% 21 students
  • white 67.7% 216 students
  • unknown 72.2% 13 students
  • hispanic 63.3% 19 students
  • International Students 71.4% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Baseball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Albion College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Albion College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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