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Allegheny College
Meadville, PA · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 55%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,895
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $68,228
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Allegheny College is a private nonprofit college in Meadville, PA with 1,156 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants, and admitted students average 1275 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,895 per year ($18,739 for families earning under $30,000). 70% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $68,228 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 55%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,045
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,953
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing610–690
200800
SAT Math563–668
200800
ACT Composite25–30
136
What Allegheny College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $73,363
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $58,160
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,739
- $30–48k$19,045
- $48–75k$20,626
- $75–110k$22,997
- $110k+$32,740
Get a personal estimate with Allegheny College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $68,228
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,156
- Student–faculty ratio
- 8:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White69%
- Hispanic7%
- Black9%
- Asian3%
Allegheny College FAQ
What is Allegheny College's acceptance rate?+
Allegheny College admits 55% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Allegheny College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 610–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 563–668 on SAT Math; the average total is 1275.
What ACT score do you need for Allegheny College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–30.
Is Allegheny College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Allegheny College?+
In Fall 2023, 5,045 students applied to Allegheny College and 2,953 were admitted; 283 enrolled.
Does Allegheny College consider legacy status?+
No. Allegheny College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Allegheny College require an essay?+
Allegheny College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Allegheny College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $73,363 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,895.
What is Allegheny College's graduation rate?+
70% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 210669 · How we use this data
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