Albion College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Albion College is a private university in Albion, Michigan, enrolling about 1,300 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 80.70% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,799 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $56,950
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,301 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.70% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,300 99.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.59%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 28.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 88.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,371
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,438
- Room & Board: $12,830 annual estimate
Albion College: what the data shows
Common questions about Albion College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Albion College?
Albion College is located in Albion, MI (ZIP 49224).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Albion College public or private?
Albion College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Albion College cost?
Published tuition: $56,950.
Average net price after aid: $14,301.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,036 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,772 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,085 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,656 |
| $110,001+ | $24,368 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $227,800.
How hard is it to get into Albion College?
Admission rate: 80.70%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Albion College?
Total enrollment: 1,300 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,371 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Albion College?
150%-time completion rate: 61.59%.
First-year retention: 70.8%.
What do graduates of Albion College earn?
Median earnings: $48,203 six years after entry; $58,799 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
47.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Albion College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (33 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (32 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (27 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (16 completions)
- Biochemistry (13 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (13 completions)
- Finance, General (13 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (11 completions)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (10 completions)
- Economics, General (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Albion College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.70%; completion rate 61.59%; median earnings $58,799 at 10 years; net price $14,301. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$56,950
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Albion College was $56,950.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,301
2024 Value
In 2024 Albion College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,301.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,204 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,301 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$227,800 4-Year Tuition
$12,830 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$850 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$70,630 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$282,520 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Albion College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
47.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Albion College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Albion College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $36,051 | $36,051 | $23,479 |
| 2014 | $37,485 | $37,485 | $23,195 |
| 2015 | $39,313 | $39,313 | $22,232 |
| 2016 | $41,040 | $41,040 | $18,307 |
| 2017 | $43,050 | $43,050 | $17,863 |
| 2018 | $45,590 | $45,590 | $15,413 |
| 2019 | $48,275 | $48,275 | $16,653 |
| 2020 | $50,775 | $50,775 | $16,862 |
| 2021 | $53,090 | $53,090 | $18,036 |
| 2022 | $54,930 | $54,930 | $17,331 |
| 2023 | $55,746 | $55,746 | $16,882 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.70% Acceptance Rate
5,438 Total Applicants
4,522 Students Admitted
363 First-Time Students Enrolled
8.03% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Albion College reported total enrollment of about 1,300 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.1%), Black or African American (15.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%). About 47.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Albion College in 2024 is 1,300 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,371 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 54.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.71% 100% Completion Time
61.59% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.71% of students graduating from Albion College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 48% male / 52% female
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 19% male / 81% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Albion College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$58,799 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
927.88% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Albion College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 51 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 33 completions
2. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 32 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 27 completions
4. Communication and Media Studies: 16 completions
5. Biochemistry: 13 completions
6. Business/Commerce, General: 13 completions
7. Finance, General: 13 completions
8. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 11 completions
9. Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Albion College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Albion College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Albion College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 88.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,469
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,176
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Albion College is a private non-profit institution located in Albion, MI, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,300 students. Student body composition includes White (54.1%), Black or African American (15.5%), Hispanic or Latino (12.7%). The admission rate is 80.70%. The 150%-time completion rate is 61.59%. Approximately 47.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Albion, MI 49224
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 51 distinct degree programs, Albion College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Albion College located?
Albion College is located in Albion, MI.
What is Albion College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Albion College is 80.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,438 applicants and 4,522 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Albion College cost?
Reported tuition is $56,950 and average net price is $14,301 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,830 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Albion College?
Albion College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,371 students, White (54.1%), Black or African American (15.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Albion College?
About 28.0% of students at Albion College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Albion College earn?
Median earnings are $48,203 six years after entry and $58,799 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Albion College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Albion College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Albion College public or private?
Albion College is a private nonprofit institution located in Albion, MI.
Is Albion College an HBCU?
No. Albion College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Albion College a tribal college?
No. Albion College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Albion College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Albion College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.7%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.