Albright College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Albright College is a private research university in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 1,217 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 76.33% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,700 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $29,082
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,024 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.33% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,217 94.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.70%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 36.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 65.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,325
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,366
- Room & Board: $14,426 annual estimate
Albright College: what the data shows
Common questions about Albright College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Albright College?
Albright College is located in Reading, PA (ZIP 19612-5234).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Albright College public or private?
Albright College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Albright College cost?
Published tuition: $29,082.
Average net price after aid: $20,024.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,345 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,892 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,741 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,355 |
| $110,001+ | $24,947 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $116,328.
How hard is it to get into Albright College?
Admission rate: 76.33%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Albright College?
Total enrollment: 1,217 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,325 students.
Graduate enrollment: 150 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Albright College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.70%.
First-year retention: 61.7%.
What do graduates of Albright College earn?
Median earnings: $45,391 six years after entry; $58,700 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
50.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Albright College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (45 completions)
- Fashion/Apparel Design (27 completions)
- Psychology, General (26 completions)
- Applied Psychology (20 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (19 completions)
- 00.0300 (18 completions)
- Sociology, General (18 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (16 completions)
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology (14 completions)
- Education, General (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Albright College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.33%; completion rate 50.70%; median earnings $58,700 at 10 years; net price $20,024. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$29,082
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Albright College was $29,082.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,024
2024 Value
In 2024 Albright College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,024.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$80,096 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,024 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$116,328 4-Year Tuition
$14,426 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$44,808 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$179,232 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Albright College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
73.50% 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 Albright 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 Albright 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 | $36,660 | $36,660 | $22,542 |
| 2014 | $38,220 | $38,220 | $21,455 |
| 2015 | $39,850 | $39,850 | $25,179 |
| 2016 | $41,544 | $41,544 | $24,087 |
| 2017 | $43,454 | $43,454 | $23,258 |
| 2018 | $45,306 | $45,306 | $23,124 |
| 2019 | $25,642 | $25,642 | $19,469 |
| 2020 | $26,688 | $26,688 | $19,427 |
| 2021 | $27,678 | $27,678 | $20,028 |
| 2022 | $28,230 | $28,230 | $21,038 |
| 2023 | $28,794 | $28,794 | $21,664 |
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
76.33% Acceptance Rate
5,366 Total Applicants
4,623 Students Admitted
348 First-Time Students Enrolled
7.53% 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
Albright College reported total enrollment of about 1,217 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (21.6%), and Black or African American (21.3%). About 50.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Albright College in 2024 is 1,217 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,325 students. Graduate enrollment is about 150 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.7%
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 44.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.16% 100% Completion Time
50.70% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.16% of students graduating from Albright College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 64% male / 36% female
- Fashion/Apparel Design: 15% male / 85% female
- Psychology, General: 15% male / 85% 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 Albright College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$58,700 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.00% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
632.87% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Albright College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 45 completions
2. Fashion/Apparel Design: 27 completions
3. Psychology, General: 26 completions
4. Applied Psychology: 20 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 19 completions
6. 00.0300: 18 completions
7. Sociology, General: 18 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 16 completions
9. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Albright College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Albright College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Albright College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 65.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,685
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,903
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Albright College is a private non-profit institution located in Reading, PA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Fashion/Apparel Design, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,217 students. Student body composition includes White (44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (21.6%), Black or African American (21.3%). The admission rate is 76.33%. The 150%-time completion rate is 50.70%. Approximately 50.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Reading, PA 19612-5234
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Albright College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Albright College located?
Albright College is located in Reading, PA.
What is Albright College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Albright College is 76.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,366 applicants and 4,623 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Albright College cost?
Reported tuition is $29,082 and average net price is $20,024 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,426 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Albright College?
Albright College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,325 students, White (44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (21.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Albright College?
About 36.1% of students at Albright College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Albright College earn?
Median earnings are $45,391 six years after entry and $58,700 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Albright College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Albright College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Albright College public or private?
Albright College is a private nonprofit institution located in Reading, PA.
Is Albright College an HBCU?
No. Albright College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Albright College a tribal college?
No. Albright College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Albright College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Albright College does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.6%).
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
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Reading, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
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.