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Academia

Albertson College of Idaho is consistently nationally ranked for providing an exceptional educational experience by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. The ACI educational experience is firmly grounded in the liberal arts with an emphasis on student professor interaction. Professors are dedicated to teaching, using research as a tool to provide students with the best educational experience possible.

The college is committed to promoting self-discovery through the exploration of ideas. Through discovery, discussion and direction, students are awakened to new ideas. This unique learning experience is made possible because of the small campus community of students who share a love of learning with dedicated and passionate faculty members.

Recent graduate John Reuter explains it this way: “On a three-week trip to London, we visited the Modern Museum of Art. As I looked at a Picasso painting, the professor walked up behind me and quietly mentioned all these details about painting technique and Picasso’s life…and then he walked away. Suddenly, I was looking at the painting in a completely new and different way.”

Albertson College of Idaho offers students small classes taught by excellent professors: there are no teaching assistants. The personal attention students receive distinguishes the ACI experience. Professors have an open door policy and are known for interacting with students outside the classroom.

“Professors here keep students involved,” student Anna Bender said. “I don’t think I’ve ever been in a class where a teacher didn’t know my name and couldn’t describe how I performed academically in their class.”

The college offers a wide academic program with 32 majors, 37 minors, and 17 collaberative programs through 16 academic departments.

Academic Information

Since its founding in 1891, Albertson College of Idaho has had a reputation for preparing students for success through a rigorous academic program grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. While the academic course work is challenging, you will have all the support you need to succeed. One the most distinctive aspects about Albertson College of Idaho are the relationships between students and professors. With an average class size of 10 and one full-time faculty member for every 11 students, you will never be a nameless face. Perhaps more importantly, Albertson College of Idaho professors are dedicated to teaching, using their research as a tool to ensure their students have the very best education. At ACI, students interact with professors in the classroom and develop friendships with teachers who often become mentors for life.

Albertson College of Idaho’s student focus extends well beyond the walls of the classroom. Students serve on every governing board and committee. Here, students have the opportunity to shape college policy and leave a permanent mark on the institution. For example, last year a student committee worked to institute a campus wide honor code. After a thoroughly researched proposal was presented, the student body voted to endorse the honor code and the committee won the support of the faculty, staff and board of trustees.

Advanced Placement: AP test scores are generally accepted with a score of three or four. Please call the Office of Admissions for more details.

2005/2006 Freshman Profile

Average GPA: 3.6
Average ACT: 26
Average SAT: 1140

Student Success

Albertson College of Idaho has a proven track record of providing students with the tools needed to find success in their chosen field or to continue their education in the country’s top graduate programs. About half of all ACI graduates decide to go on to pursue a graduate degree in their field. In the class of 2006, students were accepted to several top graduate programs including Harvard Law School, Duke University, the University of San Francisco, and Syracuse University. Dedicated faculty and ACI’s Center for Experiential Learning helps students obtain internships and, after graduation, assists with career placement. Recent graduates of the college have gone on to work for Ernst & Young, Microsoft, Mayo Clinic, and Centers for Disease Control and prevention, just to name a few.

Winter Term

The academic year consists of two 12-week semesters (fall and spring) with a six-week winter term. There is also a week-long break every six weeks. The winter term provides students with a variety of educational opportunities, including interdisciplinary and uniquely themed classes. Students generally take two classes during the term, or they may opt to participate in a faculty-led, study-abroad trip.

Travel

Learning extends well beyond the classroom at Albertson College of Idaho. The college’s unique schedule provides many opportunities for travel. During the winter term students are invited to broaden their horizons during faculty-led, study-abroad trips. Students have recently studied in Thailand, London, Australia, Costa Rica, France, and Germany. From the economics of France to the ecology of the Australian rain-forest, students conduct intensive academic research in the field with the guidance of faculty members and gain a real-world understanding of textbook material. Full-year international exchanges are also available.

Students are the focus at Albertson College of Idaho. If you are looking for an exceptional educational experience that challenges you to explore beneath the surface and find connections between disciplines, then Albertson College of Idaho might be the right place for you.

Albertson College of Idaho is the state’s only liberal arts college. Which means you will study everything from botany to business and Plato to physics. The liberal arts curriculum will help you find your passion and give you an edge with employers looking for people who can think on their feet and adapt in a rapidly changing world.

Faculty/student ratio — 1/11
Average class size — 10
Total Enrollment — 824
Majors — 26

What does it cost?

2006-2007
Tuition — $17,000
Fees — $680
Room & board — $6,191*
Books & supplies — $800**
Total — $24,671

*Double room, meal plan
**Estimated costs

For more information

Phone
(208) 459-5305
(800) AC-IDAHO (224-3246)

Write
Dean of Admissions
Albertson College of Idaho
2112 Cleveland Boulevard
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
Email: admission@albertson.edu
Web Address: http://www.albertson.edu


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