C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
59/100 · earnings-weighted

Albright College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Reading, Pennsylvania 19612
Albright College campus, Reading, PA
Albright College campus, Reading, PA. Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 42%
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
F
22/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
A
86/100
Prestige
F
22/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,652
Total Enrollment
42%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Albright College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$58,700
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,391
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
50.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
50%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Albright College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Information Science/Studies$80,329$108,846+28%#8 of 148#5—
Business/Commerce$56,932$82,073+20%#31 of 271#26$25,000
Accounting and Related Services$61,245$73,318-4%#394 of 796#403$25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$39,711$64,702-5%#594 of 1176#596$26,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$48,838$60,589+20%#15 of 59#12$25,000
Criminology—$58,540+5%#39 of 113#31—
Biology$31,544$55,892-2%#492 of 841#474$27,000
Psychology$32,149$55,100+9%#247 of 1027#191$26,596
Sociology$24,310$53,702+2%#198 of 462#159$25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$52,894+-0%#233 of 476#223—
Design and Applied Arts$29,793$51,507+0%#164 of 299#153$27,000
English Language and Literature—$51,149+5%#209 of 576#162—
Communication and Media Studies$31,704$50,531-10%#430 of 660#425$27,000
Fine and Studio Arts$18,099$44,441+7%#131 of 423#126$27,000
History$19,041$39,097-23%#443 of 459#447$27,000
Music$21,285————$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where Albright College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#24
Fashion/Apparel Design
of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $27,560 $27,560
Room $7,476
Board $6,478
Total Cost (On-Campus) $46,422 $46,422

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
53%
Receive Pell Grants
79%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,652
Total Students
59%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Hispanic 18%
Black 19%
Asian 2%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 77%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Albright College?
Albright College has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Albright College?
Tuition at Albright College is $27,560 for in-state students and $27,560 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Albright College?
The graduation rate at Albright College is 42%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Albright College a good school?
Albright College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Albright College?
Albright College has a total enrollment of 1,652 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology