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Albright College

(142 reviews)

1621 N 13th St, Reading, PA 19604

Albright College

Overview

Named a top national college, Albright College, Reading, Pa., (founded 1856) is home to engaging faculty who believe that the best academic moments are when students feel inspired and ready to take action. The college’s distinctive co-major program enables students to cross or combine different areas of study, without taking longer to graduate. Study alongside undergraduate students, adult learners and graduate students, and ignite your SPARK at Albright College.

Features

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Services

Working Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Location

Reviews

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Jen Begley

My Freshman moved into Albright Dorm today and I must say they have this down perfect! Things couldn't have run any smoother for the transition into the dorms! They had so much help for the Freshman! I appreciate everyone's help so much!

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Christine DeRosa

This is a nice campus - easy location to get to. The nearby CVS and wawa are convenient. The locations of each build came up easily on maps for me. My kid was here for a summer program. No one attended the school, so I'm unsure about student life. Some buildings had no AC, and in others, it was still hot even with it on.. but it was also 99 degrees, so it is what it is!

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Richard K

I never attended this school but Albright College is a wonderful place to visit to see the art gallery, a movie, a concert, or a sporting event. Update: 25 January 2018: Attended opening reception and lecture at the Freeman Gallery and Klein Lecture Hall. Always first class. This gallery is a gem in Berks County

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Anthony Spanier

As a 2020 alum who loved their four years at Albright College, I feel obligated to give reasonable notice to high schoolers considering where to pursue their education. While I loved all my professors as both people and educators, it is hard to ignore the uncertainties surrounding the College's financial situation, especially their inability to rebuild the library despite having over five years to do so. Although it's comparing apples to oranges, they managed to build new student housing without any issues. Given the recently announced downsizing, deteriorating facilities, and limited funding for certain degrees and sports, I believe that Albright College doesn't have much time left. I am concerned that anyone starting their educational journey here over the next six years might not be able to finish.

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Meghan Stackhouse

I went to Albright College for two years before transferring out. I was from New Hampshire so completely out of state, and only saw the college a couple of times before going. Honestly the tour I received made me feel so comfortable with the atmosphere there, everyone was so nice. As soon as I got to the College in the fall of 2015 it wasn't at all what I expected. The public safety facilities didn't do a proper job, my roommate's car tires were stolen while she was parked on campus and the security cameras were so outdated that they said they couldn't do anything about it or pay for it in anyway. There was never much to do on campus, I basically went from my dorm to classes even though I was a part of 4 academic clubs. When I decided to transfer out of the College, I was promised an exit interview with the Dean of Students. However, since the transferring rate was relatively high after spring 2017, the Dean decided to make the exit interview an online survey with only multiple choice questions and statements of why you were leaving Albright. I felt that my voice was diminished at that moment because I had a list of negatives that needed to be fixed in order for the school to be a proper College education and environment. The only thing that made my Albright experience worth it was the friends I made, they are truly amazing and I do miss them. I hope Albright is treating them better than it treated me, because they deserve the world. Unfortunately for me, the education was not worth $53,000 a year.

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Brian W

Wonderful College to attend but I'm certainly biased since I graduated from here. The grounds are a real pleasure to walk, especially in the fall and is a real hidden treasure inside the city limits. Although the library is going through a major (and long overdue) renovation and there is some construction fencing, it doesn't distract from the serenity of the campus.

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Jamelia Harvey

My granddaughter has just started her freshman year. So far it was nice and everyone seems friendly.

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Jon Morris

Great campus. Friendly staff and student body Admissions kept finding ways to cut our out of pocket expense long after we commited to sending my son here. Hoping the next 4 years are more of the same great experience. Update...year 2 as good as his first if not better.

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Rainer Floeter

Here's the deal - its all about what you put into it. You will get a lot of support from professors, there are a lot of very successful people who came out of the school before I went their and in my class but every single one of them were hard workers and motivated. I learned a lot and my student debt coming out was not bad and I had a job at a great company within days of graduation. There is a lot to do off campus but you need to put yourself out there and meet the right people. Join a sports team if your an athlete, maybe check out greek life if you are into parties etc, and there are plenty of clubs to join and be a part of. It was 4 of the best years of my life and I wouldn't trade it in for anything.

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Todd F

Awesome college. Beautiful campus, and they continue to make improvements throughout the campus. Sports facilities are top notch, and their Science and Fashion Departments are top-notch programs.