Albion College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Albion, Michigan with 1,300 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, costs an average of $14,673 a year after grants and graduates 57% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Albion College acceptance rate and admissions
Albion College admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Albion College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Early action | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants ($25 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Albion College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Albion College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $58,500 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,830 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $71,101 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $14,673 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,673 a year after grants and scholarships, $56,428 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Albion College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Albion College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 57% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $64,083 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 42% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Albion College majors and what graduates earn
Albion College awarded bachelor's degrees in 41 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from finance ($81,887).
All 41 majors at Albion College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 1,300 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 53% women, 47% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Albion College?
Albion College admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Albion College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $58,500. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,673 a year in 2024-25.
Is Albion College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Albion College reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Albion College?
57% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Albion College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $64,083 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.