Alderson Broaddus University (AB)

Black Pinpoint 101 College Hill Drive Campus Box 2003 | Philippi, WV | 26416

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
4,206
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Acceptance Rate
54%
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Average HS GPA
3.20

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 510

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 530

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 23

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$23,930
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1470
Transportation for Commuters
$1,500
On-Campus Room and Board
7606
Approximate Expenses per year
$35,306

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
17 : 1
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Total Faculty
97
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Terminal Degree
36

Gender

Women
53
Men
44
Minority
7
International
2

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Master's

06. Student Body

Gender

41% female59% male

Out of State

63% are out
of state
37% are
in-state

Students

89% are
full time
11% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
750
Foreign Countries Represented
15

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.13%
Asian
0.99%
Black
29.46%
Hispanic
7.08%
Caucasian
54.25%
Unknown
0.00%
International
5.81%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
85%
First-Year Students
96%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Erika Thon
Assistant Director of Admissions
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101 College Hill Drive Campus Box 2003 Philippi, WV 26416
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800-263-1549

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday - Friday

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8:00am - 4:30 pm
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8002631549

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Benedum Airport, Clarksburg, WV (35 miles) Pittsburgh International Airport (150 miles)


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Interstate 79 Take ext 115 off of I-79. Turn onto Route 20 South. At the intersection of Routes 57 and 20, turn East (left) onto Route 57. At the stop sign at the top of the long hill, turn North (left) onto Route 119. Continue past the historic Covered Bridge, through the stop light traveling up-hill. Turn left onto College Hill Road, then left onto the campus of Alderson-Broaddus College. From Elkins and Route 33 Take Route 33/250 North. Turn right onto Route 250 North. Stay on Route 250 through Belington and through the town of Philippi. Cross the historic Covered Bridge and turn right onto Route 119/250 North. Continue straight through the stop light traveling up-hill. Turn left onto College Hill Road, then left onto the campus of Alderson-Broaddus College. From Grafton and Route 50 Take Route 250/119 South from Grafton. Travel approximately 12 miles. Turn right onto College Hill Road, then left onto the campus of Alderson-Broaddus College. From Morgantown, Points East and Interstate 68 Take Exit 1 off I-68 to Route 119 South. Continue on Route 119 South through Grafton. Continue on 119 South for approximately 24 miles, then right onto the campus of Alderson-Broaddus College.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Budget Inn


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Men's Sports (Battlers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Battlers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
30
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Join a fraternity
4%
Join a sorority
5%

12. Student Services

Day Care
Health

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Through our bookstore, students can receive competitive rates.

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$24,004
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - National Health Service Corp Scholarships, Scholarship for disadvantaged students
02 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Other
05 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
06 - Need-Based SEOG
07 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Nursing Loans
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships
05 - On Campus Interviews

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Journalism.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
  • Public Relations/Image Management.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
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06 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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07 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.

  • Legal Studies, General.
  • Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
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08 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Applied Mathematics, General.
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09 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Science.
  • Natural Resources Management and Policy.
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10 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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11 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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12 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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13 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Criminology.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
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14 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies.
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15 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.

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