Allegheny College

Meadville, PA · Town (distant)

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Acceptance rate
54.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$22,940
Sticker price $71,348
Graduation rate
73%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$62,069
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
54.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
5,045
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,953
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
283
Yield (admitted who enroll)
9.6%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
65%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
52%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–690
SAT math, middle 50%
563–668
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–30
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
13% / 10%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$18,495
Family income $30–48k$27,718
Family income $48–75k$13,059
Family income $75–110k$21,357
Family income $110k+$30,046
Full sticker price (per year)
$71,348
Tuition & fees – in-state
$56,550
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$56,550
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
56%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
73%
Freshmen who return for year 2
78%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$34,572
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$62,069

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,156
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
8 : 1
Women
51%
Students receiving Pell grants
28%
Full-time faculty
79%

Undergraduate diversity

White69%
Black9.0%
Hispanic6.9%
International5.9%
Two or more4.3%
Asian2.6%
Unknown2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Biology & Biomedical Sciences19%
Interdisciplinary Studies15%
Social Sciences11%
Psychology10%
Business & Marketing10%
History5.3%
Computer & Information Sciences4.6%
Communication & Journalism4.6%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Ron Cole
Main phone
(814) 332-3100
Address
520 N Main St, Meadville, PA 16335-3902

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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