Allegheny College
Liberal arts college · Meadville, PA · 1,156 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
55%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1173–1358
ACT (middle 50%)
25–30
Average net price
$23,895
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$73,363
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
70%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Allegheny College?
Allegheny College accepts about 55 of every 100 applicants (55%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1173 and 1358 on the SAT. A score at or above 1358 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1173, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–30.
The latest federal data says Allegheny College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Allegheny College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Allegheny College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $73,363 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,895 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $58,160 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$58,160
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$58,160
- Room & board$15,330
- Total cost of attendance$73,363
- Average net price after grants$23,895
Popular majors
Biology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences, Psychology, Business.
Allegheny College FAQ
- What is Allegheny College's acceptance rate?
- 55% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Allegheny College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1173–1358. Aim for 1358 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Allegheny College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–30.
- Is Allegheny College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Allegheny College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Allegheny College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Allegheny College cost?
- About $73,363 a year before aid; $23,895 on average after grants.
- What is Allegheny College's FAFSA school code?
- 003230. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Allegheny College receives your information.
- What is Allegheny College's graduation rate?
- 70% of students finish within six years.
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