Albright College

Overview

Albright College, located in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a private liberal arts college that was founded in 1856, with a campus noted for its Victorian Gothic architectural style. Situated within a residential neighborhood and less than an hour's drive from Philadelphia, it provides students with a suburban setting that incorporates the historical charm of its buildings. Albright is characterized by a broad-based liberal arts curriculum with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and undergraduate research. The college offers a range of majors, with particularly recognized programs in Business, Communications, and the sciences. With regards to selectivity, Albright maintains a moderately selective admissions process. Students are provided the opportunity for on-campus living through a variety of housing options, including traditional dorms, apartments, and special interest houses. While Albright College participates in NCAA Division III athletics, it is not predominately known for its intercollegiate sports teams.

In the most recent statistical year 5,578 prospective students applied, and 4,734 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 401 enrolled in the school.  1,281 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 217 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $27,020 plus fees of $1,210.