Alderson Broaddus University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,027
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	66%
Students retention rate	52%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Philippi, West Virginia, Alderson-Broaddus is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Alderson Broaddus University 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 13-to-1, Alderson-Broaddus emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Alderson-Broaddus is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, West Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Alderson-Broaddus is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in West Virginia is 66%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Alderson-Broaddus do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

66.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,020

Cost of attendance at Alderson Broaddus University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

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

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,020

Cost of attendance at Alderson Broaddus University 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.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Alderson Broaddus University received on average $22,090 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.

$22,090

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	129	58%	$4,726	$609,605
Other Federal Grant	129	58%	$4,919	$634,605
State Grant/Scholarships	42	19%	$3,018	$126,759
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	223	100%	$18,774	$4,186,691
Total Grant & Scholarships	224	100%	$22,090	$4,948,055

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Alderson Broaddus University 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 Alderson Broaddus University students is 31.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.2%.

31.8%

African American 17.2% 11 students
white 36.9% 87 students
hispanic 22.2% 2 students
International Students 21.4% 3 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain East Conference
Baseball Mountain East Conference
Basketball Mountain East Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Alderson Broaddus University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Alderson Broaddus University 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

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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