Allegheny College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1940 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #525 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #478 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #639 of 2,895 | For Cardiology |
| Top50% | For 72 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 1,231
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- allegheny.edu
Allegheny College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Allegheny College has an acceptance rate of 59% and is among the top 21% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 52% | 65% |
| Applicants | 5,045 | 2,608 | 2,436 |
| Admissions | 2,953 | 1,366 | 1,586 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 283 | 141 | 141 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Allegheny College are 1140-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
27 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Allegheny College are 25-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 851 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 97 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 97 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 71 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 51 (4%) |
| Asian | 35 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 28 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Allegheny College is $27,929 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,227 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,616 |
| $48-75K | $15,476 |
| $75-110K | $21,833 |
| $110K+ | $28,466 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $54,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $54,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $54,300 |
| Fee in-district | $660 |
| Fee in-state | $660 |
| Fee out-of-state | $660 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,667 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,796 |
| Room charge | $7,278 |
| Meal charge | $6,518 |
Allegheny College majors
Allegheny College has granted 369 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Allegheny College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 |
| Sustainability Studies | 40 |
| Psychology, General | 29 |
| Economics, General | 23 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 22 |
| Computer Science | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 19 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 |
| Neuroscience | 18 |
| Communication, General | 16 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 |
| History, General | 15 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 14 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 11 |
| Physics, General | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 369 |
Allegheny College has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 60% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Allegheny College has published 4,404 scientific papers with 162,236 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Genetics, Psychology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 46 | 157 |
| 1993 | 39 | 190 |
| 1994 | 62 | 255 |
| 1995 | 47 | 240 |
| 1996 | 180 | 327 |
| 1997 | 641 | 716 |
| 1998 | 924 | 1840 |
| 1999 | 358 | 4011 |
| 2000 | 92 | 5691 |
| 2001 | 53 | 6229 |
| 2002 | 45 | 6264 |
| 2003 | 46 | 6708 |
| 2004 | 39 | 6571 |
| 2005 | 37 | 6197 |
| 2006 | 52 | 6325 |
| 2007 | 40 | 6370 |
| 2008 | 59 | 6177 |
| 2009 | 67 | 6134 |
| 2010 | 76 | 6508 |
| 2011 | 76 | 6437 |
| 2012 | 67 | 6363 |
| 2013 | 71 | 6254 |
| 2014 | 70 | 6045 |
| 2015 | 72 | 5935 |
| 2016 | 68 | 5714 |
| 2017 | 68 | 5489 |
| 2018 | 90 | 5585 |
| 2019 | 79 | 5828 |
| 2020 | 79 | 6433 |
| 2021 | 67 | 5952 |
| 2022 | 90 | 5421 |
| 2023 | 51 | 5172 |
| 2024 | 63 | 4645 |
Allegheny College alumni
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William McKinley
- Occupations
- politicianstatespersonlawyer
- Biography
-
William McKinley was the 25th president of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. A member of the Republican Party, he led a realignment that made Republicans largely dominant in the industrial states and nationwide for decades. He successfully led the U.S. in the Spanish–American War, overseeing a period of American expansionism, with the annexations of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and Hawaii. McKinley also rejected inflationary plans such as free silver in favor of keeping the nation on the gold standard, and raised protective tariffs.
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Trent Reznor
- Occupations
- record producersingerfilm score composercomposersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Michael Trent Reznor is an American musician. He came to prominence as the founder, lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and primary songwriter of the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. The band's line-up has constantly changed, with Reznor being its only official member from its creation in 1988 until 2016, when he added English musician and frequent collaborator Atticus Ross as its second permanent member.
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R. Budd Dwyer
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Robert Budd Dwyer was an American politician. He served from 1965 to 1971 as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and from 1971 to 1981 as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate representing the state's 50th district. Dwyer then served as the 70th state treasurer of Pennsylvania from January 20, 1981, until January 22, 1987, when he committed suicide during a press conference.
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Clarence Darrow
- Occupations
- politicianwriterjuristlawyer
- Biography
-
Clarence Seward Darrow was an American lawyer who became famous in the 19th century for high profile representations of trade union causes, and in the 20th century for several criminal matters, including the Leopold and Loeb murder trial, the Scopes "monkey" trial, and the Ossian Sweet defense. He was a leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union and a prominent advocate for Georgist economic reform. Darrow was also well known as a public speaker, debater, and writer.
General info
| Founded | 1815 |
|---|---|
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 394 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 520 N Main St Meadville, Pennsylvania, 16335-3902 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 8143323100 |