AB Description
Alderson-Broaddus College is a small, private Baptist college in Philippi, West Virginia, which offers comprehensive academics, including well-known science and music degrees.
Alderson-Broaddus’ respected science programs encompass the natural sciences and professional healthcare majors, such as:
- Nursing
- Radiography
- Therapeutic Recreation
In addition to these bachelor’s degree programs, Alderson-Broaddus awards a master’s degree in Physician Assisting.
Those who attend Alderson-Broaddus’ well-known music program may participate in their touring music group, which performs spiritual and secular music throughout the state.
Additional majors available at Alderson-Broaddus College include:
- Business Administration
- Christian Studies
- Criminal Justice
- English
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Psychology
- Visual Arts
College life activities available at Alderson-Broaddus include performing arts opportunities and student organizations and clubs. Since it is a Baptist College, Alderson-Broaddus also offers spiritual and religious activities and services.
For admissions, undergraduate applicants need only complete the school’s short online admissions application and submit transcripts from all schools attended. Certain undergraduate programs, as well as all graduate programs, have additional admissions requirements.
Financial aid programs include federal grants and loans, which are need-based and require a FAFSA, as well as departmental and outside scholarships.
Quick Facts about Alderson Broaddus College
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
American Baptist
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Battlers
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Selective
In-State Tuition
$22,530
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,530
Retention Rate
65%
Enrollment
675
Year Established
1871
AB Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 609
- Freshman Class
- 170
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 675
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 90%
- Graduate
- 10%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 81%
- Part-Time
- 19%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 96%
- Out-of-State
- 4%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 69%
- Men
- 31%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 89%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 3%
Students State Origin
- West Virginia
- 96%
- Maryland
- 6%
- Ohio
- 5%
- Pennsylvania
- 5%
- Virginia
- 2%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%
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