Alderson Broaddus University

Philippi, WV
101 College Hill Drive, Philippi, WV 26416-2035
304-457-1700

Alderson Broaddus University is a private, four-year institution of higher education located in Philippi, West Virginia, USA. The university was founded in 1871 as Alderson Academy and Broaddus College, making it the oldest continuously operating institution of higher education in West Virginia. The school's name was changed to Alderson-Broaddus College in 1932, and then to Alderson Broaddus University in 2013. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of disciplines.

Alderson Broaddus University is committed to providing a liberal arts education that develops students intellectually, spiritually, and physically. The university offers a variety of programs and majors that prepare students for success in their chosen field of study. The university also offers a number of extracurricular activities and organizations that allow students to explore their interests and develop their leadership skills.

Alderson Broaddus University is located in the historic town of Philippi, West Virginia. The town is home to a number of businesses and organizations, as well as a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. The university is situated on a beautiful campus that features a variety of academic, residential, and athletic facilities.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 863

Acceptance Rate: 52.76%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.ab.edu/

Financial Aid: https://ab.edu/financial-aid/

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $43171

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $43171

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Alderson Broaddus University is $160812.72. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Alderson Broaddus University. For graduates of Alderson Broaddus University, we saw an average early-career income of $53500.00 and mid-career income of $90200.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.