Overview

Alderson Broaddus University is a Comprehensive institution located in Philippi, WV, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 101 College Hill Drive
Campus Box 2003
Philippi, WV  26416
United States

Contact Jennifer C Hawkinberry
Asst VP for Enrollment Management
Email: hawkinberryjc@ab.edu
Phone: 304-457-6256
Fax: 304-457-6239

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Surgical Technology/technologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,736

Applied

1,155

Accepted

750

Enrolled

Female Admissions

640

Females Applied

402

Females Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,096

Males Applied

753

Males Accepted

69%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.2

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	August 31st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	508	460	580
SAT Math	482	440	530
ACT Composite	21	18	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

31,200

Private

Fees

300

Full-time student fees

10,170

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

24,606

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,270

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,643

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,002

Avg. Loan Aid

10,453

Avg. Grant Aid

20,302

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

87%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

750

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

65%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.08%
Black or African American	29.46%
White or Caucasian	54.25%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.13%
Asian	0.99%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.57%
Two or more races	0.71%

Gender

Male (59.47%)

Female (40.53%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	79%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Greek Week and ABs Got Talent

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
AAPA/Hu C. Myers Society, Black Student Union, Sigma Delta Nu Fraternity, Epsilon Tau Eta Sigma fraternity and Lambda Omega Mu fraternity

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
emergency notification system, lighted pathways and sidewalks

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Rugby	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling		Division 2	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Gymnastics	No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Rugby		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling		Division 2

Faculty

79

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 50

Part-time - 29

Male - 41

Female - 38