Alderson Broaddus College

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Alderson Broaddus College can be found in Philippi, WV, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. The smaller size of enrollment, which is around 1000 students, provides smaller class sizes for enrolled students.

A SAT or ACT exam may be required before applying to this college. Scores in the range of 860 (25th percentile) - 1060 (75th percentile) on the SAT and within the range of 16 (25th percentile) - 22 (75th percentile) on the ACT is typical among applicants admitted to Alderson Broaddus College. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Alderson Broaddus College average GPA range for accepted students is around 2.71 - 3.14. Alderson Broaddus College admits about 50 percent of those that apply per year. Of those that are admitted, about 15 percent registered for enrollment. You can get more information from the admissions office website at ab.edu.

Overall Alderson Broaddus College Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

47.2%

The overall acceptance rate for Alderson Broaddus College was reported as 47.2% in Fall 2020 with over 3,920 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 16 - 22
  • Average GPA: 2.71 - 3.14

How Hard Is It to Get into Alderson Broaddus College?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Alderson Broaddus College, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Alderson Broaddus College has been getting much higher in the past few years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 41.4%
  • 2017-2018: 40.6%
  • 2018-2019: 42.5%
  • 2019-2020: 47.2%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 40.8%

How Does Alderson Broaddus College Compare?

47.2%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Alderson Broaddus College is twenty percent lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

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Davis & Elkins College39.8%
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Sweet Briar College79.4%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants3,91565.2%34.8%
Admitted1,84666.3%33.7%
Enrolled27168.3%31.7%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Alderson Broaddus College (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading430 - 530
Math430 - 530
Total Score860 - 1060
ACT®Score Range
English15 - 22
Math16 - 22
Composite Score16 - 22
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School Details

Address

101 College Hill Drive
Philippi, WV 26416-2035

Phone

(304) 457-1700

Website

School Code

#003806

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