Founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of St.  Mary of the Springs, Albertus Magnus College educates men and women to become leaders in all areas of their lives.  As much attention is paid to the nurturing of a student's aesthetic, physical, and moral capacities as to his or her intellectual capabilities.  Albertus Magnus College confers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Associate of Arts degrees.  In 1992, the College began offering its first graduate-level course of study through the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program.  Most recently, the College has expanded its capacities on the graduate level by offering the Master of Science in Management program, the Master of Arts in Art Therapy program and the Master of Science in Business Administration degree program.

Faculty members at Albertus come from leading universities of the United States and abroad and are one of the College's greatest assets.  Ninety percent of the 75 full- and part-time faculty members hold a Ph.D.  or the equivalent.  Their primary concern is teaching, although the work of many faculty members has been published.  Students find faculty members accessible for academic or personal counseling and for campus sports and activities.

The 500 undergraduate students who attend Albertus come from various parts of the United States, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South and Central America.  The highest percentage come from the regional New England states.  About 70 percent of the students live on campus in housing that has been converted from large former estate homes.  The housing program fosters a strong sense of community spirit, and students often plan parties and other social events in their residence halls.  The Campus Center is a hub of student activities such as comedians, live music, contests, and other unique functions.