READING, Penn. — Jacob Rideout of Clearlake, Calif., will compete as a member of Albright College's NCAA Division III varsity Football team this fall.

A graduate of Yucca Valley High School, Rideout is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree as a member of the class of 2025. He is majoring in crime and justice.

Rideout is joined by more than 385 first year students from 21 states, and seven different countries.

More than 30% of Albright students participate on one of the college's 23 varsity sports teams, ranging from football to eSports. The red and white Albright Lions are part of the historic Division III, Middle Atlantic Conference. An additional 10% of students participate in club and/or intramural sports.

Founded in 1856, Albright College is a diverse community of learners cultivating integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience.

The college's flexible curriculum encourages students to combine and cross majors to create individualized academic programs. Close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options create opportunities for Albright graduates to exceed their own expectations.

Located in Reading, Pa., Albright enrolls more than 1,800 full-time undergraduates and 700 adult learners and graduate students.