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 Mr. Erika L. Thon
Director of Admissions
Email: thonel@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
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
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
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
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
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
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
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Political Science And Government, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,103

Applied

1,698

Accepted

766

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,866

Females Applied

795

Females Accepted

43%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,237

Males Applied

903

Males Accepted

40%

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 3 recommendations

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 %
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

766

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

68%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.07%
Black or African American	31.88%
White or Caucasian	52.78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.79%
Asian	0.93%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.26%
Two or more races	1.06%

Gender

Male (55.87%)

Female (44.13%)

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	84%

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 Gold Rush Games

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, Alpha Beta Nu, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Sigma Alpha Iota and Kappa Xi Omega

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
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football
Golf
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No
Soccer
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf
Gymnastics	No
Lacrosse	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No

Faculty

87

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 56

Part-time - 31

Male - 41

Female - 46