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ACCEPTANCE RATE

68.76%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$34,607

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Sociology Program

The sociology program at Albion College prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer sociology program.

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Albion College

110 S Madison St, Adrian, MI

Albion College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Albion, MI, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Albion College is nearly 1,600 annually.

Areas of study available at Albion College include but are not limited to:

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1090 - 1300 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 28 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Albion College. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Albion College, with 26 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at albion.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $36,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,000 for the year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The mascot for Albion College is the "Britons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Football (NCAA Division III)
  • Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Albion College offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female12

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black6
Hispanic1
White6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Sociology program at Albion College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Albion College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Albion College may offer services to students like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Albion College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
  • Basketball (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
  • Football (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Other Sports
  • Equestrian