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#15 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Allegheny College

Meadville, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

1,353
Allegheny College overview
Location Meadville, Pennsylvania
Online allegheny.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Allegheny College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, approximately 90 miles north of Pittsburgh, Allegheny College is a private liberal arts institution situated on a hilltop campus characterized by traditional brick buildings and modern academic facilities. Founded in 1815, making it one of the oldest colleges in western Pennsylvania, Allegheny operates on a distinctive academic calendar that combines traditional semesters with shorter intensive terms. The college maintains selective admission standards and is known for its interdisciplinary approach, requiring students to complete both a major and a minor in different academic divisions. Biology, environmental science, psychology, and economics rank among the most pursued programs, while the school's natural sciences departments benefit from proximity to multiple ecological study sites including French Creek. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing options ranging from historic residence halls to themed living communities.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

9/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Allegheny College is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1114/1372
ACT 23/30
GPA 3.53

Applications Accepted

69.6% 
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Applications Due Feb 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$52,950
Costs for Allegheny College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$660
Room and Board $13,796
Budget for Other Expenses$2,500
Total One Year Cost$70,906

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

80% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Allegheny College students
Subject Percent of Class
Biology 22%
Social Sciences 18%
Psychology 14%
Natural Resources Conservation 9%
English and Literature 8%

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Last updated February 24, 2024