Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 706
Graduate Enrollment: 78
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
American Baptist
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.53%
Male/Female: 57% / 43% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.7% (2003)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 67.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 51.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 39.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 30.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 54.3%
Black: 29.5%
Hispanic: 7.1%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 0.7%
Non-resident alien: 5.8%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 29.5%
Hispanic: 7.1%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.6%
2+ races: 0.7%
Non-resident alien: 5.8%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,915
In-State tuition: $30,020Out-of-State tuition: $30,020
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,860 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,059 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,300 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,059 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,289 (2017)
Median Family Income: $50,174 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 57.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 82.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,818 |
| $30k-48k | $18,057 |
| $48k-75k | $20,068 |
| $75k-110k | $25,398 |
| $110k+ | $23,906 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 24%6-year graduation rate: 32%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 68.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 80.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 44.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,456 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,509 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $24,259 ($2,022) | |
| Master's Degree | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 16 | $26,157 | $273 | $26,342 ($2,195) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $28,000 | $297 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 34 | $1,807 | $105,424 ($8,785) | $117,294 ($9,775) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 31 | $31,000 | $322 | $61,347 ($5,112) | $72,222 ($6,019) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 37 | $25,000 | $265 | $36,864 ($3,072) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 23 | $25,000 | $265 | $33,932 ($2,828) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,838Full time faculty: 63%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $18,456,342 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $18,685,108 (2022)