2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$20,845
Net Price
67%
Admitted
23%
Enrolled
32%
Graduation Rate
13/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Alderson Broaddus University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 828. In 2021, there were 17 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
17
Total Enrollment
828
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Alderson Broaddus University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 17 |
Total Graduates | 17 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 1,736 students applied to the Alderson Broaddus University. The university admitted 67% and 23% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for West Virginia universities is 3,078. On average, all West Virginia institutions admit 83% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Alderson Broaddus University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 52%. Compared to all West Virginia four or more years colleges, the percentage is 67%.
The overall graduation rate for Alderson Broaddus University is 32%, compared to 45% for all West Virginia universities.
Compare AB to West Virginia Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Alderson Broaddus University to the average of all West Virginia four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
AB
1,736
Applicants
67%
Percent Admitted
23%
Percent Enrolled
52%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
WV Colleges
3,078
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
67%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 50 or 63% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 29 or 37% part-time faculty members employed at Alderson Broaddus University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 50 or 63%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
AB
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
63%
Percent Full-Time
37%
Percent Part-Time
63%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
WV Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
57%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Alderson Broaddus University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $29,720, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,500.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $29,000 and the average cost for graduate fees is $300.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Alderson Broaddus University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Alderson Broaddus University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $9,860 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,059 |
Total Living Expenses | $12,919 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $29,720 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,500 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $44,139 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $29,000 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $300 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $29,300 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Alderson Broaddus University is $20,845. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Alderson Broaddus University to all West Virginia universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
AB
$44,139
Cost to Attend
$21,666
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$20,845
Net Price
WV Colleges
$27,798
Cost to Attend
$12,087
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,411
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 224 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 751 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $21,666.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 751 | $21,666 |
Pell Grants | 440 | $4,775 |
Federal Student Loans | 632 | $9,496 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Alderson Broaddus University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
AB
751
Grant or Scholarship Aid
41%
Grants or Scholarships
440
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
632
Federal Student Loans
35%
Federal Student Loans
WV Colleges
4,134
Grant or Scholarship Aid
57%
Grants or Scholarships
1,469
Number of Pell Grants
20%
Pell Grants
1,699
Federal Student Loans
23%
Federal Student Loans
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