Home
Colleges
Pennsylvania
Allegheny College

Private Nonprofit Bachelor's Strong 72/100

Allegheny College

See admissions data, costs, student outcomes, and academic programs, all verified from official US government sources.

Compare This College

Meadville, Pennsylvania

About Allegheny College

Allegheny College is a private nonprofit institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Meadville, Pennsylvania. It enrolls 1,156 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: allegheny.edu

Acceptance: 54.6%
Graduation: 73.1%
Net Price: $22,940
Median Earnings (10yr): $62,069
Enrollment: 1,156
Student : Faculty: 8:1

Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

72/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 73

Value 51

Affordability 37

Selectivity 76

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 54.6%, Allegheny College is moderately selective.

Acceptance Rate

54.6%

Moderate

SAT Range (25th–75th)

1173 – 1358

Reading + Math combined

ACT Range (25th–75th)

25 – 30

Cumulative composite

Test Policy Not Considered Standardized test scores are not used in admissions decisions.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Allegheny College is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Stable ↓ 3.6 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Allegheny College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $22,940 per year. That's in line with the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$22,940

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

28%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

56%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees: $56,550
Room & Board (on-campus): $14,100
Room & Board (off-campus): $11,296
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Other Expenses (on-campus): $2,500
Other Expenses (off-campus): $2,500
Total Cost of Attendance: $71,348

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$18,495
$30,001 – $48,000

$27,718
$48,001 – $75,000

$13,059
$75,001 – $110,000

$21,357
Over $110,000

$30,046

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$5,500

10% percentile

$12,693

25% percentile

$27,000

Median percentile

$31,500

75% percentile

$36,500

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $25,961 ↓ $1,039

No Pell $24,250 ↓ $2,750

Dependent students $25,353 ↓ $1,647

Independent students $17,124 ↓ $9,876

Female students $26,000 ↓ $1,000

Male students $23,518 ↓ $3,482

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $9,500, less than completers ($27,000), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

73% of full-time students who enrolled at Allegheny College graduate within six years, and 81% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

73%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

81%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Allegheny College earn a median of $62,069 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$62,069

Earning > $25K

86%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$51,300

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$61,900

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$54,900

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$51,700

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$59,800

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $10,600, about 17% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 11.8 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Excellent. 93% of graduates were paying down at least $1 of principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Allegheny College is home to 1,156 students, a small, close-knit community.

Total Enrolled

1,156

Part-Time

First-Generation

22%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 69.1% 799

Black 9.0% 104

Hispanic 6.9% 80

International 5.9% 68

Other 4.5% 52

Asian 2.6% 30

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Allegheny College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Town: Distant Meadville, Pennsylvania

Housing

Strongly residential 1,667 beds for 1,156 students

Adult Learners

2% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Religiously affiliated

What You Can Study

Allegheny College offers a varied set of programs: 29 distinct programs across 17 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

3 Programs

Biology

Biology $57K ($39K–$79K)
Biochemistry & Biophysics $65K ($45K–$88K)
Neurobiology $62K ($41K–$89K)

2 Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies

Sustainability Studies $58K ($37K–$77K)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $56K ($40K–$72K)

5 Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

Design $51K ($33K–$71K)
Drama & Theatre $40K ($25K–$55K)
Fine Arts $41K ($26K–$57K)

3 Programs

Physical Sciences

Physics $77K ($52K–$103K)
Chemistry $65K ($48K–$84K)
Geosciences $60K ($44K–$78K)

1 Program

Business

Business Statistics $78K ($55K–$107K)

1 Program

Computer Science

Computer Science $107K ($75K–$152K)

1 Program

English

English $49K ($34K–$64K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Allegheny College is 8:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Student : Faculty

8:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Endowment

$348M

Solid financial position

Avg Faculty Salary

$76,064

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

133 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	34	26%	$91,694
Associate Professors	41	31%	$76,525
Assistant Professors	34	26%	$69,833
Instructors	24	18%	$61,965

Pros & Cons of Allegheny College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Allegheny College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
Tight-knit, close community feel
Above-average graduation rate
Solid post-graduation earnings

CONS

Above-average net price
Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
High published cost of attendance before aid
No graduate programs offered at this institution

Best for: Based on the data, Allegheny College is a fit for students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Allegheny College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Allegheny College.

Is Allegheny College hard to get into?

Admissions at Allegheny College are moderately competitive. The acceptance rate is 54.6%, so most applicants who meet the academic minimums are admitted.

What is the acceptance rate at Allegheny College?

Allegheny College has an acceptance rate of 54.6%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

What SAT score do you need for Allegheny College?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Allegheny College scored between 1173 and 1358 on the SAT (Reading + Math combined). Scores at the higher end of that range improve admissions odds materially. Per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

What ACT score do you need for Allegheny College?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Allegheny College scored between 25 and 30 on the ACT composite. Scores in the upper half of that range strengthen an application. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

How much does Allegheny College cost?

The average net price after aid at Allegheny College is $22,940 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Allegheny College worth it?

Moderate return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $62,069 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $22,940 per year. That's roughly 2.7x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Allegheny College known for?

Allegheny College is best known for its programs in Sustainability Studies, Psychology, Biology. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Allegheny College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Allegheny College are $62,069, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Allegheny College accredited?

Yes. Allegheny College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend Allegheny College?

Allegheny College enrolls 1,156 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Allegheny College?

Allegheny College graduates 73% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Allegheny College a public or private college?

Allegheny College is a Private Nonprofit institution.

Where is Allegheny College located?

Allegheny College is located in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

What programs does Allegheny College offer?

Allegheny College offers 29 distinct programs. The most popular include Sustainability Studies, Psychology, Biology.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Allegheny College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Allegheny College is 8:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.