Allegheny College

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Meadville, PA
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#17 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,171

Location Meadville, Pennsylvania
Website allegheny.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Best Colleges Rank

#193

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

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.

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Ratings

Allegheny College is rated within the top 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Allegheny College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#193
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#149
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#19
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#17
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#98
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#7

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1173/1358
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/30
GPA 3.53

Acceptance Rate

54.6%

Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 10.4%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$56,550

Costs for Allegheny College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$56,550
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$690
Room and Board		$14,100
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,500
Total One Year Cost		$74,840

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Student 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 majors at Allegheny College are Biology, Social Sciences, and Psychology. 22% of students major in Biology, 18% in Social Sciences, and 14% in Psychology.