College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1891 |
Religious Affiliation: |
APCU |
Academic Calendar: |
Other |
Undergrad Student Body: |
800 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$43,221,607 |
Application Deadline: |
June 1 |
Application Fee: |
$50 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$16,425 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$5,926 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
29 |
Honor Societies: |
Phi Chi, Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Psi Omega, Pi Kappa Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministries (non-denominational), LDSSA, Potter's Clay, F. C. I. , Fellowship of Christian Athletics; |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Albertson Latino Americano Students (ALAS), International Student Organization |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) ASACI Exec Council, Program Council, Intramural Directors, Outdoor Program, Greek council, Albertson College Associated Psychology Students, Art Club, Astronomy Club, Bike Club, Chemistry Club, Circle K International, College Republicans, Gay Straight Campus Alliance, H. O. S. A. , History Club, I. P. S. A. , I. K's, Mathematics Club, Music Club, Peer councelors, Philo Tech society, Philosophy & Religion, Scarlet Masque, Students in Free Enterprise, Snowsport, Student Investment Club, Student Tech Committee, Tennis Club, T. E. R. R. A. , Writer's Organization, Young Democrats, Delta Tau Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Thetas, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, Sigma Epsilon, Anderson Hall Council, Finney Hall Council, Hayman Hall Council, Vorhees Hall Council Chorale, Chamber Singers, Concert Band, Vocal Jazz, Instrumental Jazz, The Ceverny String Institute with an emphasis on student chamber music, piano four-hands, Music Club, Music Educators National Conference chapter, Digital Audio Recording Club, student hosts for musical events, student representatives to the Caldwell Fine Arts Series, Opera, ACI Ensemble tour choir, Sinfonia (Chamber Orchestra for Strings), Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Body Building Alliance, Cheerleading, Cricket Club, Lacrosse Club, Omicron Delta Kappa, Paintball Club, Pep Band, Pre-Law Club, Frog in the Pot, Short Film Club, Boxing Club, Equestrian Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fencing Club, Student Ambassadors |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Coyote (bimonthly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
3 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
2 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
12% |
Number of Sororities: |
4 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
13% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
198,201 |
Library Facilities: |
Terteling Library includes a computer lab, 4 group study rooms, and the Curriculum Resource Center which houses K-12 curricular materials. The library is a selective depository for U.S. Government documents. |
Museums |
McCain Student Center,The student union houses a bookstore, coffee house, movie theater, snack bar and dining area plus a TV lounge and student government offices; J.A. Albertson Activities Center, a 75,000 square-foot activities center which contains a large gymnasium, swimming pool, weight and aerobics rooms, and locker areas; Langroise Performing and Fine Arts Center,
houses the college's music, theatre, dance and visual arts departments and includes a 188-seat recital hall and a 140-seat studio theater, Jewett Auditorium, is an 850-seat auditorium used for concerts, lectures, symposia and meetings that require a large capacity and a full stage; Rosenthal Gallery of Art, hosts a half-dozen art shows each academic year, including four or five touring exhibits and contains a stage that is used for intimate performances and readings; Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History
is home to an extensive collection of insects, mammals, fish, reptiles, plants, minerals, fossils and human artifacts, including a large collection of Native American baskets, blankets and pottery; Whittenberger Planetarium
is located in Boone Science Hall and hosts several astronomy shows each year for local school children and adults; Glen & Ruth Evans Gem and Mineral Collection includes more than 50 glass-enclosed cases containing common and rarely-found gems and minerals, including Brazilian and Mexican Agate, Biggs Jasper, Varisscite, Lake Superior Agate, Tiger Eye, Bruneau Jasper and Owyhee Jasper; Sterry Hall was one of the two original buildings first built at Albertson, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses Archive collections for Idaho Governors Phil Batt and Robert Smylie, and Idaho Senator Steve Symms. |
Computers Available: |
240 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing, in all school buildings and on all school property |
Wireless Capacity: |
40,000 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (78%), fraternity housing, apartment for single students (11%), special housing for disabled students, other housing options (11%) |
Sprinkler System: |
7% |
Fire Alarms: |
20% |
Campus Size: |
50 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Boise (25) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
N/A |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Caldwell (2) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered on campus |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Caldwell Fine Arts, Cinco de Mayo, Dia De los Muretos, DeSieptiembre, Spring Fling, Winterfest, Campus Ministry Late Night, Potter's Clay, SUB Program Nights, Phreaking Phrenzie, Finals Midnight Breakfast, First Year Program Evening Events, Homecoming, Taste of the Harvest, Film Festivals, Operas, Plays, Concerts |
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