Allegheny College
Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335-3902
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Allegheny College is a private town institution in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1292.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,069 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,900.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Early history Allegheny College was founded in April 1815 by Timothy Alden, a graduate of Harvard's School of Divinity.
- •The college has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1833 but does not integrate religion into the classroom or pedagogy.
- •In 1824, Thomas Jefferson wrote to Alden, expressing the hope that his University of Virginia could someday possess the richness of Allegheny's library.
- •Alden served as president of the college until 1831 when financial and enrollment difficulties forced his resignation.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1292
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
29.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$25,017
Programs (35)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average