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Image: Photo of students sitting in quadLocated on a picturesque mountaintop campus of 130 acres and 19 buildings overlooking historic downtown Philippi, Alderson-Broaddus College has an enrollment of 800 students.

A-B's excellent faculty, which includes many Ph.D. specialists, work together in a close- knit community of scholarship and dedicated student support. The student/faculty ratio is 12:1, and many courses are taught as small seminars. More than 98 percent of the students receive some form of financial aid.

A-B College prides itself in its strong established science and liberal arts programs, offering more than 34 majors. A-B pioneered the first accredited four-year physician assistant programs in the country and the first baccalaureate nursing program in West Virginia.

Image: Photo of statueA-B's renowned music program continues to produce outstanding student musicians who earn high honors in state and regional competitions.

A-B students routinely distinguish themselves in regional, national, and international competitions. The A-B forensics team repeatedly defeats opposing teams from large universities and prestigious private colleges. A-B's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team ranks as the top school in the region.

A-B is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II and competes in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC). A-B offers ten intercollegiate varsity sports. The A-B Men's Basketball team won four consecutive state tournament championships since 2002.

A-B places an emphasis on action and involvement. Whether business or teacher education, virtually all majors at A-B place students in internship settings where they will gain direct experience in their chosen field. In addition, students participate in numerous community service projects, like Habitat for Humanity.

Alderson-Broaddus College is a health-related and professional educational institutions firmly rooted in the liberal arts. Alderson-Broaddus is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA, and the West Virginia Baptist Convention.

Founded: 1871
Enrollment: 751
2006-2007 Graduates: 173
Alumni: 7,210
Operating Budget: $18,320,000
Endowment: $18,300,000


Image: Stephen E. Markwood - PresidentStephen E. Markwood
President
Judy Bryant, Assistant

Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi, WV 26416
Phone: (304) 457-6201
Fax: (304) 457-6239
http://www.ab.edu
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