Albion College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Albion College?

Albion College's published price is substantially higher than the amount many aided students ultimately pay. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $56,330, with $620 in required fees. As a private college, Albion reported the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students.

Reported typical room and board charges totaled $12,830 for that academic year, and the books-and-supplies estimate was $850. Adding those figures to tuition and required fees gives $70,630. That is not a complete personal cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation, personal expenses, and individual course or other charges may add to a student's budget. Published charges can also change by entry year.

Financial aid makes the distinction between sticker price and net price especially important. In the reported aid data, all students in the relevant undergraduate aid measure received financial aid, and the average grant-aid award across its reported recipients was $50,029. Grants and scholarships generally do not need to be repaid; loans do. For families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $9,772, compared with $24,368 for families above $110,000. These are group averages, not individual offers.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants, Michigan assistance, institutional scholarships, and federal loans according to each program's rules. The FAFSA is central to determining federal aid eligibility. Compare colleges using each school's current, personalized aid offer and include borrowing and out-of-pocket living costs in that comparison.

What are the work-study opportunities at Albion College?

Albion students can pursue part-time work alongside classes, but a job, an internship, and Federal Work-Study are different things. Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program for eligible students; receiving an award ordinarily gives a student the opportunity to seek a qualifying job rather than an automatic job placement. Other campus positions may use different funding.

Students interested in work should ask financial aid how eligibility is determined and where current campus openings are posted. They should compare the expected hours with course and activity commitments before counting wages toward a semester budget.

Career development extends beyond paid campus work. Albion reports individual and group career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job fairs, employer recruitment, and alumni networking support for undergraduates. Students can use those services to explore majors, seek internships, and prepare applications. An internship is not reported as a graduation requirement for every student, and access to career services should not be confused with a guaranteed job offer.