College Hill Philippi, WV 26416 800-263-1549
http://www.ab.edu admissions@ab.edu
About Alderson-Broaddus College
  • Year of Foundation 1871
  • Size of Campus 170 acres
  • Type of Instituition Private institution
  • Religious Orientation American Baptist
  • Degrees Bachelor's , Master's, Post-Bachelor's
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 648
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state 66%, 34%, 21%
Application
  • App. Deadlines FAFSA
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State $21,994
  • Room and Board $7,222
  • Nonfall Registration Accepted
  • Selectivity of the Intuition Selective
  • Application Fee $25
  • Enrollment No. 582
Reference: Alderson-Broaddus College
For 140 years, Alderson-Broaddus College has been providing a quality education for its students. Overlooking the picturesque Tygart River Valley in Philippi, West Virginia, Alderson-Broaddus College students learn and grow in a faith-based learning community. Deeply rooted in the liberal arts, Alderson-Broaddus College is a health-related and professional educational institution. Alderson-Broaddus College is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA, and the West Virginia Baptist Convention.
Social Life And Activities
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Homecoming/Parents Weekend; Christmas Festival Concert; AWS Rose Banquet; Senior Men's Banquet; Student Leadership Banquet; Spring Festival Weekend; Music Department Recitals; Late Night Breakfasts during Finals; Annual Faculty/Staff Served Meals; Haunted
  • Number of students in fraternities 1
  • Percent students who are frat members 2%
  • Number of honor societies The Silver Key Society; Alpha Psi Omega (Theater); Phi Beta Lambda (Business, Accounting or MIS Majors);
  • Setting Rural
  • Number of sororities 3
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Campus Ministries, AB Student Mission Team, Association of Women's Studies (AWS), Baptist Campus Ministries (BCM), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA);
  • Other on-campus organizations N/A
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 3%
  • Number of on-campus international organizations N/A
  • Alcohol Policies No
  • Number of frats 1
  • Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
  • Number of frat chapter houses 0
Transportation
  • Distance to nearest bus Clarksburg, WV (35)
  • Public Transportation to the University No
  • Car Permitted On Campus Yes
  • Distance to nearest airport Pittsburgh, PA (150), Clarksburg, W (35)
  • Distance to nearest train Clarksburg, WV (35)
Student Housing
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available No
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms (70%), women's dorms (20%), apartments for married students (10%)
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined N/A
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 4
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 15%
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments 10%
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 100%
  • Number of students using college housing 47%
  • College campus housing availability Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples 75%
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system 0%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 0%
Campus Services
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Museums Campbell's School House - A one-room school house contributed by a group of donors. Displays early 20th centrury learning materials.
  • Number Of Subscriptions 9,000
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
  • OS of Wifi Network Microsoft
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Number of e-books N/A
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms 0
  • Student Computer Availability Yes
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help reading, math, writing, study skills
  • Library Facilities Archeological Artifact display in the Registrar's Office of New Main
  • Number Of Microforms N/A
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) 30
  • Computer Courses Yes
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Number Of Books in Library 100,000
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library 0
  • Campus Safety late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in all the libraries, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
  • Internet Access No
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 700
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations 800
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network 30
  • Counseling Services minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious
Student Employment and Career
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
  • Employed Students after 6 Months 85%
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs United Hospital Center (Clarksburg, WV) Ruby Memorial Hospital (Morgantown, WV) Davis Memorial Hospital (Elkins, WV) Monogalia General Hospital (Morgantown, WV) Lockheed-Martin Alderson-Broaddus College
  • Employed Students after 2 years 95%
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Army ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment N/A
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads N/A
  • Employed Students after 1 year 88%
  • Student Employment Fedral Work Study Program Available
  • Career placment and training internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Loan, Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant Page Details
  • Specific Locations/Universities Rural