Albion College

Albion College
Former names
Wesleyan Seminary (1835–1857)
Albion Female Collegiate Institute (1850–1857)
The Wesleyan Seminary and Female College at Albion (1857–1861)
MottoLux Fiat
Motto in English
Let there be Light
TypePrivate liberal arts college
EstablishedMarch 23, 1835; 189 years ago (1835-03-23)
Religious affiliation
Not affiliated
Methodist (historical)
Academic affiliation
Annapolis Group
Endowment$161.1 million (2019)[1]
PresidentWayne Webster [2]
Academic staff
124 full-time
27 part-time (Fall, 2021) [3]
Students1,523 full-time
30 part-time (Fall, 2021)[3]
Location, ,
United States

42°14′40″N 84°44′36″W / 42.2445°N 84.7434°W / 42.2445; -84.7434
Campussmall town, 574 acres (2.32 km2)
ColorsPurple and Gold
   
NicknameBritons
MascotBrit the Briton
Websitewww.albion.edu

Albion College is a private liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan. The college was founded in 1835 and its undergraduate population was approximately 1,500 students as of Fall 2021.

The college competes in NCAA Division III and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Archived from the original on August 25, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "Introducing Dr. Wayne Webster, 18th President of Albion College".
  3. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference NCES was invoked but never defined (see the help page).