Albion College
Private college in Albion, Michigan, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the defunct teachers' college in Idaho, see Albion State Normal School.
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.
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Former names | Wesleyan Seminary (1835–1857) Albion Female Collegiate Institute (1850–1857) The Wesleyan Seminary and Female College at Albion (1857–1861) |
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Motto | Lux Fiat |
Motto in English | Let there be Light |
Type | Private liberal arts college |
Established | March 23, 1835; 189 years ago (1835-03-23) |
Religious affiliation | Not affiliated Methodist (historical) |
Academic affiliation | Annapolis Group |
Endowment | $161.1 million (2019)[1] |
President | Wayne Webster [2] |
Academic staff | 124 full-time 27 part-time (Fall, 2021) [3] |
Students | 1,523 full-time 30 part-time (Fall, 2021)[3] |
Location | , , United States 42.2445°N 84.7434°W / 42.2445; -84.7434 |
Campus | small town, 574 acres (2.32 km2) |
Colors | Purple and Gold |
Nickname | Britons |
Mascot | Brit the Briton |
Website | www |
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The college competes in NCAA Division III and the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).