Tuesday, February 09, 2010

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Alderson-Broaddus College

Work 101 College Hill Drive Philippi, WV 26416
Work(800) 263-1549
Web site: http://www.ab.edu
  • 21Rank
  • 60Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Baccalaureate Colleges (South)

Overview : Alderson-Broaddus College

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1871
Religious affiliation: American Baptist
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 609
Setting: rural
Endowment: $19,589,063
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 8/25
Application fee: $25
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 69.9%
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees: $21,654
Mission  
School mission: Located on a beautiful 170 acre wooded hilltop overlooking the historic town of Philippi, West Virginia, Alderson-Broaddus College is a church-related professional education and liberal arts institution with a nationally renowned program leading to the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, and a regionally renowned program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The programs in Applied Music, and Music Education have led to the recognition of the College as a Yamaha School of Music Excellence. All science labs have recently been renovated and feature state-of-the-art technologies, while the college is currently expanding its music facilities. Modern computer labs, computer access in each residence hall room, and the state's only small college cadaver lab make A-B an attractive place in which to live and learn. Students compete in eleven men's and women's sports at the NCAA Division II level. Alderson-Broaddus College is affiliated with the West Virginia Baptist Convention and the American Baptist Churches, USA.

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