First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: albion.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 28 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 25 |
| Business/Commerce | 13 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Communication | 11 |
| Economics | 10 |
Show the other 38 majors
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 10 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 5 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 4 |
| History | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 |
| Sports Communication | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Creative Writing | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Music Performance | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 |
| Psychology Teacher Education | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Mathematical Economics | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| International Economics | 1 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Equestrian, Other Sports
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
15% of men in fraternities · 16% of women in sororities · 15% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Battle Creek, MI
133,785 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Capital Region International (LAN)
Nearest hub airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.7 of 20
Elevation
964 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
18°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
40.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
8 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$930 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Spring Arbor University10 mi
- The University of Olivet16 mi
- Hillsdale College22 mi
- Great Lakes Christian College36 mi
- Michigan State University36 mi
- Adrian College42 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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