Allegheny College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,739
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that Allegheny College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Allegheny College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Allegheny College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Allegheny College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,530

Cost of attendance at Allegheny College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,530

Cost of attendance at Allegheny College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Allegheny College received on average $41,611 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$41,611

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	133	33%	$5,343	$710,685
Other Federal Grant	227	57%	$4,771	$1,082,961
State Grant/Scholarships	90	23%	$3,815	$343,333
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	400	100%	$38,045	$15,217,958
Total Grant & Scholarships	400	100%	$41,611	$16,644,252

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Allegheny College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Allegheny College students is 74.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.1%.

74.5%

asian 85.7% 12 students
African American 75.6% 34 students
white 74.2% 247 students
unknown 63.6% 7 students
hispanic 75.6% 31 students
International Students 73.7% 14 students
Mixed Race 77.3% 17 students

Sport Conferences

Football North Coast Athletic Conference
Baseball North Coast Athletic Conference
Basketball North Coast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country North Coast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Allegheny College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Allegheny College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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