Allegheny College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Allegheny College is a private university in Meadville, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 1,156 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 54.57% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $62,069 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $56,550
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,940 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 54.57% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,156 96.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.55%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 22.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 11.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 78.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1275
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,194
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,045
- Room & Board: $14,100 annual estimate
Allegheny College: what the data shows
Common questions about Allegheny College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Allegheny College?
Allegheny College is located in Meadville, PA (ZIP 16335-3902).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Allegheny College public or private?
Allegheny College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Allegheny College cost?
Published tuition: $56,550.
Average net price after aid: $22,940.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,495 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,718 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,059 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,357 |
| $110,001+ | $30,046 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $226,200.
How hard is it to get into Allegheny College?
Admission rate: 54.57%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1275 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Allegheny College?
Total enrollment: 1,156 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,194 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Allegheny College?
150%-time completion rate: 72.55%.
First-year retention: 77.9%.
What do graduates of Allegheny College earn?
Median earnings: $45,603 six years after entry; $62,069 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
28.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Allegheny College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Sustainability Studies (42 completions)
- Psychology, General (35 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (29 completions)
- Business/Managerial Economics (26 completions)
- Computer Science (21 completions)
- Economics, General (21 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (16 completions)
- Biochemistry (14 completions)
- Mathematics, General (11 completions)
- 05.1221 (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Allegheny College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 54.57%; completion rate 72.55%; median earnings $62,069 at 10 years; net price $22,940. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$56,550
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Allegheny College was $56,550.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,940
2024 Value
In 2024 Allegheny College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,940.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$91,760 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,940 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$226,200 4-Year Tuition
$14,100 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$71,650 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$286,600 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Allegheny College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
56.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Allegheny College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Allegheny College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $39,100 | $39,100 | $25,147 |
| 2014 | $40,660 | $40,660 | $25,524 |
| 2015 | $42,470 | $42,470 | $24,354 |
| 2016 | $44,250 | $44,250 | $23,850 |
| 2017 | $45,970 | $45,970 | $22,927 |
| 2018 | $47,540 | $47,540 | $23,927 |
| 2019 | $49,260 | $49,260 | $21,682 |
| 2020 | $50,980 | $50,980 | $24,274 |
| 2021 | $52,530 | $52,530 | $23,617 |
| 2022 | $53,610 | $53,610 | $24,838 |
| 2023 | $54,960 | $54,960 | $21,900 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
54.57% Acceptance Rate
5,045 Total Applicants
2,953 Students Admitted
283 First-Time Students Enrolled
9.58% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1275
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Allegheny College reported total enrollment of about 1,156 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.1%), Black or African American (9.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). About 28.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 22.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Allegheny College in 2024 is 1,156 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,194 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 69.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
66.81% 100% Completion Time
72.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.81% of students graduating from Allegheny College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Sustainability Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Psychology, General: 31% male / 69% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 24% male / 76% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Allegheny College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$62,069 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
576.43% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Allegheny College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Sustainability Studies: 42 completions
2. Psychology, General: 35 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 29 completions
4. Business/Managerial Economics: 26 completions
5. Computer Science: 21 completions
6. Economics, General: 21 completions
7. Communication and Media Studies: 16 completions
8. Biochemistry: 14 completions
9. Mathematics, General: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Allegheny College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Allegheny College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Allegheny College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 78.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,582
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,999
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Allegheny College is a private non-profit institution located in Meadville, PA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Sustainability Studies, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,156 students. Student body composition includes White (69.1%), Black or African American (9.0%), Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). The admission rate is 54.57%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1275. The 150%-time completion rate is 72.55%. Approximately 28.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 22.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Meadville, PA 16335-3902
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Allegheny College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allegheny College located?
Allegheny College is located in Meadville, PA.
What is Allegheny College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Allegheny College is 54.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,045 applicants and 2,953 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Allegheny College cost?
Reported tuition is $56,550 and average net price is $22,940 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,100 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Allegheny College?
Allegheny College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,194 students, White (69.1%), Black or African American (9.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Allegheny College?
About 22.1% of students at Allegheny College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Allegheny College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Allegheny College reports midpoint SAT about 1275 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Allegheny College earn?
Median earnings are $45,603 six years after entry and $62,069 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Allegheny College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 72.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Allegheny College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Allegheny College public or private?
Allegheny College is a private nonprofit institution located in Meadville, PA.
Is Allegheny College an HBCU?
No. Allegheny College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Allegheny College a tribal college?
No. Allegheny College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.