Founded in 1835, Albion College. is a Private college. Located in Michigan, which is a city setting in Michigan, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,418 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The Albion College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 116 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Albion College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
72%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
880-1210
ACT Range
20-26
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,35% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Albion College.
8%
“We”re apathetic”
8%
“We know about current events and vote”
76%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
32%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
4%
“I only go out in groups”
46%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
63%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
28%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
52%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
4%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
76%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
20%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
28%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
32%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
16%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
28%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
8%
“We know about current events and vote”
76%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
32%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
4%
“I only go out in groups”
46%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
63%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
28%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
52%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
4%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
76%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
20%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
92 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 2 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
83 Students rated off-campus housing 2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
94 Students rated campus food 2.6 stars. 2 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
96 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
96 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
96 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
98 Students rated local services 3 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
98 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
Albion College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Albion College?
29 Students rated Albion College
Julicia
08/11/2024
This college is just okay but it lacks the appreciate for the people of color (black, latinx, hispanic, etc.). The campus is small enough that you can see mostly everyone that you go to class with. It is affordable for a private college but lacks certain food options. There are too many racial imparities that occur on campus that makes Albion College not safe for any person of color. This occurs with both teachers and other students there. The options for living are not the greatest in the world but it is better than nothing. This college is also competitive and picky when it comes to choosing people for work studies and on campus jobs.
McKayla
04/24/2021
Albion is an interesting school to say the least. It is a very beautiful campus, and the people are great. The school is very big on sports. It is school spirit type of school. The football and basketball games' student section is alway filled, standing room only. It is always very energetic. It a good way to enjoy campus life.
Elizabeth
01/21/2021
I love my time and education at Albion College. There are a wide variety of classes available with great professors and small class sizes. I am currently studying biology and music, being a double major in significantly different fields is attainable and even encouraged. Professors are very good about answering questions and being available for helping students. When not in classes it is easy to find groups to participate in, for a wide range of different interests including academic, athletic, and service. I am involved in six clubs and on the executive boards of multiple. Campus is very nice; the food and housing are good and lots of other services are open for students including a library, great gym, and beautiful nature center. Wonderful place both to study and live.
Makayla
08/07/2020
My opinion of Albion College is that it’s very welcoming at first. To be honest I was worried to go to a PWI, but Albion turned out to be pretty good for the most part. I like how even though the Campus is small it seems to have a lot of involvement surprisingly and there’s great support all around.
Olivia
07/31/2019
My time at Albion College has only been filled with amazing experiences.
Alexandria
07/17/2019
My overall opinion of Albion college is that it is a good school. If you are looking for a small school I would say got to this college because of the involved you become with the different groups on campus and how involve the professors is to each students.
Jalisa
07/03/2019
Overall, I really enjoy the school. It is a very small campus so people normally know each other. Some professors are usually really easy to get in contact, while others are not. However, several of the students assistance offices never seem to be on the same page in terms of what the school offers.
Keilani
02/28/2019
It is a very good college and the small class sizes are amazing. Professors are great and have lots of office hours for additional help. Campus is beautiful in the spring though be prepared there is not much to do around campus. Food is just ok nothing to write home about
Taylor
11/26/2018
I have met some of my best friends at Albion College. I have a few select professors that I really love and will continue to take classes with them. That's basically the only reason I stay here. The housing is absolutely terrible. There are very limited options while on campus and you CAN'T even live off campus. Not that anyone would want to live off campus because the city of Albion is so run down and frankly dangerous. They shove us all into these little dorms and crappy on-campus apartments while raking in more and more students each year. They want bigger enrollment but wont spend the money to accommodate the students. I was thinking about buying a house, fixing it up and to live there and rent it out to other students who don't want to live in the jail-like dorms but Albion College literally FORBID me and my family from doing it. Albion College is so expensive and the only reason I could think of why they wont let you live off campus is because THEY'LL LOSE MONEY from paying for the dorms/apartments on campus. That's another thing, the financial aid office is so hard to work with to get your tuition down. Albion College had a 176.6 million dollar endowment last year in 2017, I have yet to see anything done with this money....oh yeah they built a walk way with a "nice" wall near the honors building and a new locker room for the volleyball team who "finally" made it to the tournament and where every recruit on the team quits because they are treated so bad. Where is my money going??????
Katherine
07/26/2018
Albion College is a small school. This means that the class sizes are smaller, and you will usually have the same students in many of your classes if you both have the same major. You get a lot of direct attention from your teachers, and they actually will notice if you are late. The greek life on campus is fantastic and highly inclusive. It is made up of over half of the campus, and greek life has a higher average GPA than the regular students on campus. It is a residential campus, so it is near impossible to live off-campus, which is extremely annoying if you want to get off of the meal plan.
David
06/26/2018
Albion College has the potential to be not just an okay school, but an amazing school. With the small class sizes, good student to professor connections, and an active Greek and athletic presence within the campus, there is no reason why Albion shouldn't be thriving. However, I am seeing that there seems to be mistakes made within the leadership at Albion as they take everything too seriously. I know it may sound funny to say that, but it's true, everything and everybody in management is too up tight about being perfect that they lose sight of what college is really supposed to be. Yes, we are supposed to be learning and becoming prepared for the real world, however, this is also the last time we will really ever get to be kids and they don't really allow for fun and mistakes to coincide. For some of Greek life it seems if they mess up slightly then they are kicked off campus, or if students try and take a stand against the college for issues that needs to be fixed, the college just overlooks. Not only do they over look students, they over look those who are not of liberal or conservative belief. Any republicans that are students have absolutely zero say in anything, especially if they are in Greek life. It seems the college is out to get the leading source of income (outside of donors) that it has. Recently one of the fraternities was kicked off for an accident on miscommunication between all parties involved, and the affected person was not harmed in the process, but, the college saw it as a way to get rid of them seeing as they don't like Greek members anyways. I give the college a 3-Star because I expect so much better from an establishment such as this and hope that future generations of this amazing institution don't have to suffer like I, as well as countless others have. I hope for the best for Albion and hope I can be successful enough in the future to give back to the campus that has given me so much.
Allison
05/30/2018
I personally went on a college tour of the school and fell in love. Student life is full of activities but not much to do around the school. That is the only downfall. However if you proceed to go and find something to do you get a great discount. The professors care about their students and always have their doors open for questions. Sports and clubs mean alot to Albion. The facility want to see student meeting new people and finding common interests. That is why I love Albion.
Layne
05/14/2018
I have had loads of fun and good experiences at Albion college. Its been loads of hard work but very rewarding. My only real complaint is the relatively high cost of tuition and attendance though this is to be expected from a college that provides so much for students, the professors are great and I've been able to experience things I never imagined I would.
MIkela
04/24/2018
I absolutely love the college. I never visited before attending and when I got there I completely fell in love. It is a small, cozy feeling campus and I felt it I was right where I wanted to be. Because of the size, everyone knows everyone and its easy to find groups to hang with. We have a variety of clubs on campus and if there is not one that fits for you , you can make one. Granted it is not perfect and we are working on being better with diversity, but the school recognizes that and there is improvements being made.
Kaley
04/10/2018
I think Albion College is a close knit school. I love the small campus atmosphere and how the class sizes are small and also how the professors get to know all their students and their names. Getting to know my professors was a big deal for me, I like to be able to get to know my professors and ask them questions this school was perfect for that.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Albion College is 72%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Both parents and students need to realize that choosing a college is about much more than the school's reputation. These are potentially the best four years of the student's life, and his or her choice needs to be for a school where he/she feels comfortable enough to grow and thrive. In the end, all bachelor degrees are worth the same to a prospective employer; the difference will be in the memories that the student has made in his/her time at the school. Take the time to check out a variety of schools, getting to know the students and faculty, as well as the campus. It's good if one knows potential interests, but remember that it's not essential to know exactly what you want to do after graduation. The whole point of college is figuring out where you're headed afterward. Make sure you pick somewhere where you'll enjoy the ride.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I enjoy the fact that we are have the National Champion Whitewater Canoeing team for two years in a row, and I also tell people about the impressive Geology Department and Environmental Institute.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Most of the kids that go to this school are rich and from suburbs of Detroit. This is not a school for free thinkers. It is a very expensive party school.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Albion College receive some sort of financial aid.
36% were awarded federal grants.66%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.