What SAT score do I need for Allegheny College?

Allegheny College's middle 50% SAT range is 1173 to 1358. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Allegheny College?

Middle 50% ACT range is 25 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Allegheny College?

Allegheny College admits roughly 55% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Allegheny College actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $22,940 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Allegheny College a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Allegheny College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Allegheny College

Meadville, PA · Northeast

Acceptance rate: 54.6%
SAT mid-50: 1173-1358
Cost after aid: $22,940
Graduation rate: 73%

What Allegheny College says matters

How Allegheny College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 55%; 3,139 of 5,757
Yield: 10%; 327 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1165-1355
ACT mid-50: 24-30
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 48%1,480 of 3,111
Women: 63%1,651 of 2,623

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA

Important

Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Character or personal qualities

Considered

Class rank
Application essay
Recommendations
Interview
Talent or ability
First generation
Geographical residence
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

Not considered

Alumni relation
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Allegheny College published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission215

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: N
If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):: Allegheny College is a standardized test optional college. Standardized test scores will be considered if submitted. Only highest section scores across all SAT test dates submitted will be considered.
AP: X
CLEP: X
Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: Y
SAT or ACT: Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 3,111
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 2,623
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 6
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 17
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 1,480
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 1,651
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 5
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 3
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 170
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 155
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 1
Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 1
Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 5,757
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 3,139
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 327
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,283
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,050
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 173
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 2,398
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,847
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 131
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 2,075
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 242
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 23
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: Y
Is your waiting list ranked?: N

Admissions Requirements

High school diploma is required and GED is accepted: X
Require: X
Total academic units: 16.0
English: 4.0
Mathematics: 3.0
Science: 3.0
Of these, units that must be lab: 0.0
Foreign language: 2.0
Social studies: 3.0
History: 0.0
Academic electives: 0.0
Computer Science: 0.0
Visual/Performing Arts: 1.0

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Important
Application Essay: Considered
Recommendation(s): Considered
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Important
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.291
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.086
Submitting SAT Scores: 95
Submitting ACT Scores: 28
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,165
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,240
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,355
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 610
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 640
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 690
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 565
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 610
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 665
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 28%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 30%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 22.5%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 26%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 27.3%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 25.5%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 28%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 32%
ACT Science: 25th Percentile: 25%
ACT Science: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Science: 75th Percentile: 30%
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile: 28%
ACT Reading: 50th Percentile: 31%
ACT Reading: 75th Percentile: 34%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 0.211
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 0.589
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 0.189
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 0.011
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 1
SAT Math: 700-800: 0.158
SAT Math: 600-699: 0.411
SAT Math: 500-599: 0.389
SAT Math: 400-499: 0.042
SAT Math: 300-399: 0
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 1
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 0.137
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 0.589
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 0.263
SAT Composite: 800-999: 0.011
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 1
ACT Composite: 30-36: 0.286
ACT Composite: 24-29: 0.5
ACT Composite: 18-23: 0.214
ACT Composite: 12-17: 0
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Composite: Total: 1
ACT Math: 30-36: 0.214
ACT Math: 24-29: 0.464
ACT Math: 18-23: 0.286
ACT Math: 12-17: 0.036
ACT Math: 6-11: 0
ACT Math: Below 6: 0
ACT Math: Total: 1
ACT English: 30-36: 0.429
ACT English: 24-29: 0.429
ACT English: 18-23: 0.143
ACT English: 12-17: 0
ACT English: 6-11: 0
ACT English: Below 6: 0
ACT English: Total: 1.001
ACT Writing: Total: 0
ACT Science: 30-36: 0.286
ACT Science: 24-29: 0.571
ACT Science: 18-23: 0.143
ACT Science: 12-17: 0
ACT Science: 6-11: 0
ACT Science: Below 6: 0
ACT Science: Total: 1
ACT Reading: 30-36: 0.607
ACT Reading: 24-29: 0.286
ACT Reading: 18-23: 0.071
ACT Reading: 12-17: 0.036
ACT Reading: 6-11: 0
ACT Reading: Below 6: 0
ACT Reading: Total: 1
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 25%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 49%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 78%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 22%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 6.5%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 42%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 34%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 9.7%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 16%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 7.8%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 1.9%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 1
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 7.4%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 20%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 17%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 13%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 21%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 2.5%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0.5%
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 1.001
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 9.4%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 24%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 19%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 16%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 2.3%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0.3%
Percent who had GPA below 1.0: 0
Total: 0.999
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.45
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 94%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: N
Free: X
Does your institution have an application closing date?: Y
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Y
Yes, by:: X
Date: 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Date: 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Y
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 2 years
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: Y
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: Y
First or only early decision plan closing date: 2025-11-15 00:00:00
First or only early decision plan notification date: 2025-11-30 00:00:00
Other early decision plan closing date: 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Other early decision plan notification date: 2025-02-15 00:00:00
Number of early decision applications received by your institution: 129
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan: 40
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Y
Early action closing date: 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Early action notification date: 2025-01-01 00:00:00
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?: N

Transfer Admission44

Fall Applicants

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E): Y
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?: Y
Men: 133
Women: 73
Another Gender: 0
Unknown: 0
Total: 206
Men: 38
Women: 21
Another Gender: 0
Unknown: 0
Total: 59
Men: 14
Women: 10
Another Gender: 0
Unknown: 0
Total: 24

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: N
High school transcript: Recommended of All
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Required of All
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Required of All
Fall: 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Spring: 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Fall: 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Spring: 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Fall: 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Spring: 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?: N

Transfer Credit Policies

Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:: C
Number: 64
Unit Type: Credits
Number: 64
Unit Type: Credits
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Y
Number: 64
Unit Type: Credits
Number: 20
Unit Type: Credits
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?: N

Academic Offerings and Policies9

Special Study Options

Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Undergraduate Research: X
Other (specify):: Graduate school partnerships, non-credit internships supported through our career education center, community-engaged and experiential learning, marine biology study program, engineering combined degree programs (3-2), Experiential Learning Term (summer study program), double minor, service learning, pre-professional programs, domestic off-campus semester away study programs, Fulbright International Exchange Scholarship program, Boren Scholarship, Gilman International Scholarship, accelerated master's and doctorate programs, New York Arts Program, Oak Ridge Science Semester, The Philadelphia Center, Newberry Research in the Humanities, Washington Semester.

Required Course Work

Other (describe):: Students must major in one academic division or interdivisional area of study and minor in another. All students must fulfill liberal arts studies requirements of 4 credit hours in each of 8 specified areas of inquiry. Additional required courses include First-year first seminar, First-year second seminar, a sophomore writing and speaking seminar and junior seminar. All graduating seniors complete an independent research thesis and an oral defense of the thesis.

Student Life40

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 43%
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 94%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 5.8%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 1.5%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 47%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 15%
Percent of women who join sororities: 22%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 90%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 10%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 1.8%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20
Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20

Activities Offered

Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X

ROTC

At Cooperating Institution: X
Name of Cooperating Institution: PennWest Edinboro

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Men's dorms: X
Women's dorms: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for disabled students: X
Fraternity/sorority housing: X
Theme housing: X

Annual Expenses8

Public Tuition

Tuition: Out-of-state:: 720.0
Tuition: Non-resident: 15330.0

All Institutions Expenses

Housing Only (on-campus):: 720.0
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 15330.0

Comprehensive Expenses

Other:: 22.0

Credits per Term

Minimum: N

Estimated Expenses

Transportation: 500.0
Other expenses:: 3600.0

Financial Aid123

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 88
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 34,775.21
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 333
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 34,775.21
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 35
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 23,611.11
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0

Reporting Year

2024-2025: X

Methodology

Federal methodology (FM): X

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 3057173.0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 670545.0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 23375605.0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 488302.0
Total Scholarships/Grants: 27591625
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 2988637.0
Federal Work-Study: 1402788.0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 156830.0
Total Self-Help: 4548255
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 942736.0

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 175876.0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 15256.0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 6984821.0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 230491.0
Total Scholarships/Grants: 7406444
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 1715531.0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 117448.0
Total Self-Help: 1832979
Parent Loans: 1359643.0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 485472.0

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 326
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 287
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 238
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 238
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 238
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 177
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 54
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 79
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 92%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 53303.69
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 38456.03
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 2573.0
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 1319.0
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,111
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 923
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 778
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 778
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 778
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 579
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 173
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 286
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 93%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 52074.51
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 37717.62
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3013.8
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 1759.27
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 45
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 22
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 10
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 9
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 9
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 8
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 89%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 35481.19
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 17990.94
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 1432.52
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 1003.95

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 291

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 187
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 167
C. Institutional loan programs.: 14
D. State loan programs.: 6
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 52
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 64.3
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 57.4
C. Institutional loan programs.: 4.8
D. State loan programs.: 2.1
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 17.9
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 43196.2246
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 13980.53293
C. Institutional loan programs.: 14199.5
D. State loan programs.: 42450.16667
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 51618.69231

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not available: X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 64
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 45,030
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 2,881,920

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X
Other (specify):: International Student’s Financial Aid Application, International Student’s Certification of Finances

Financial Aid Deadlines

No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): X

Financial Aid Notification

b) Students notified on a rolling basis:: Y
If yes, starting date:: 2025-11-15 00:00:00

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date):: 2025-05-01 00:00:00
or within____weeks of notification.: 4

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
State Loans: X
College/university loans from institutional funds: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Art: X
Job skills: X
ROTC: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
State/district residency: X
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Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred42

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Agriculture: 0
Natural resources and conservation: 0
Architecture: 0
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0.311
Communication/journalism: 6.211
Communication technologies: 0
Computer and information sciences: 8.696
Personal and culinary services: 0
Education: 0
Engineering: 0
Engineering technologies: 0.311
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 1.553
Family and consumer sciences: 0
Law/legal studies: 0
English: 5.59
Liberal arts/general studies: 0
Library science: 0
Biological/life sciences: 16.46
Mathematics and statistics: 3.416
Military science and military technologies: 0
Interdisciplinary studies: 13.665
Parks and recreation: 0
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.311
Theology and religious vocations: 0
Physical sciences: 3.727
Science technologies: 0
Psychology: 9.317
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 0
Public administration and social services: 1.242
Social sciences: 12.733
Construction trades: 0
Mechanic and repair technologies: 0
Precision production: 0
Transportation and materials moving: 0
Visual and performing arts: 3.727
Health professions and related programs: 3.416
Business/marketing: 8.075
History: 1.242
Other: 0
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence199

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 170
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 155
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 13
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 10
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 352
All other degree-seeking: women: 408
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 2
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 535
Total degree-seeking: women: 573
Total degree-seeking: another gender: 3
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 1
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 2
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 536
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 575
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: another gender: 3
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 25
All other degree-seeking: women: 20
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 25
Total degree-seeking: women: 20
Total degree-seeking: another gender: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 5
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 7
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 30
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 27
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: men: 566
Total undergraduate students: women: 602
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 3
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 0
All other degree-seeking: women: 0
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 0
All other degree-seeking: women: 0
All other degree-seeking: another gender: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 3
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 2
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 3
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 2
Total graduate Part-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: men: 3
Total Graduate Students: women: 2
Total Graduate Students: another gender: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: men: 569
Total All Students: women: 604
Total All Students: another gender: 3
Total All Students: unknown: 0
Total all undergraduates: 1,171
Total all graduate: 5
Grand Total All Students: 1,176

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: another gender: 0
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 24
Hispanic/Latino: 23
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 44
White, non-Hispanic: 213
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1
Asian, non-Hispanic: 3
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 12
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 6
TOTAL: 326
Nonresidents: 68
Hispanic/Latino: 80
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 104
White, non-Hispanic: 799
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 30
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 50
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 23
TOTAL: 1,156
Nonresidents: 69
Hispanic/Latino: 80
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 104
White, non-Hispanic: 804
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 31
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 51
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 30
TOTAL: 1,171

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 0
Associate degrees: 0
Bachelor's degrees: 300
Postbachelor's certificates: 0
Master's degrees: 0
Post-Master's certificates: 0
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 0
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 0
Doctoral degrees – other: 0

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 173
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 114
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 183
Total: 470
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 172
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 114
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 182
Total: 468
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 100
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 81
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 133
Total: 314
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 9
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 5
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 7
Total: 21
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4
Total: 7
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 111
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 87
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 144
Total: 342
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0.645
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0.763
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0.791
Total: 0.731
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 180
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 144
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 157
Total: 481
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 180
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 144
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 157
Total: 481
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 85
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 91
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 111
Total: 287
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 14
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 7
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 6
Total: 27
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 2
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2
Total: 6
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 101
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 100
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 119
Total: 320
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0.561
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0.694
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0.758
Total: 0.665
2021 Cohort: 0
2020 Cohort: 0

Retention Rates

For the cohort of all full-time bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered your institution as first-year students in Fall 2023 (or the preceding summer term), what percentage was enrolled at your institution as of the date your institution calculates its official enrollment in Fall 2024.: 78%

Instructional Faculty And Class Size49

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 125
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 21
C. Total number who are women: 67
D. Total number who are men: 57
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 8
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 112
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 12
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 1
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 26
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 1
C. Total number who are women: 14
D. Total number who are men: 12
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 1
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 6%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 10
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 9
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 151
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 22
C. Total number who are women: 81
D. Total number who are men: 69
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 9
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 118
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 22
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 10
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 1
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 8.2
based on ____ students: 1,133
and ____ faculty: 138.7

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 86
10-19: 190
20-29: 49
30-39: 3
40-49: 0
50-99: 0
100+: 0
Total: 328
2-9: 5
10-19: 22
20-29: 0
30-39: 0
40-49: 0
50-99: 0
100+: 0
Total: 27

Source: Allegheny College's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Allegheny College

Allegheny College is a very small private university in Meadville, PA, in a city setting.

What Allegheny College looks for

Allegheny College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Allegheny College?
Allegheny College's middle 50% SAT range is 1173 to 1358. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Allegheny College?
Middle 50% ACT range is 25 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Allegheny College?
Allegheny College admits roughly 55% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Allegheny College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $22,940 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Allegheny College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Allegheny College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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