| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | United Methodist |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Gators |
Allegheny�s undergraduate residential education prepares young adults for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students� intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny's faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world.
Allegheny College is a private liberal arts college located in northwestern Pennsylvania which prides itself as being one of the oldest colleges in the United States. Allegheny College places an emphasis on the value of the liberal arts discipline, as reflected in its official description as "a liberal arts college where 2,100 students with unusual combinations of interests, skills and talents excel." Its campus is located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh, east of Cleveland, and south of Erie.
Founded in April 1815 by the Rev. Timothy Alden, Allegheny is the 32nd oldest college in the USA and the oldest college in continuous existence under the same name west of the Appalachian Mountains. The college has been historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1833, as a result of the financial support the United Methodist Church provided to sustain the college through a difficult era. Allegheny College is non-sectarian and welcomes members of all faiths, maintaining a policy of non-discrimination.
Founded in 1815, Allegheny College ranks among the oldest 1% of colleges and universities in the United States. Perhaps as many as 100 colleges were established and failed before the American Civil War. Allegheny's survival is a testament to the determination and vision of those early pioneers of higher education in America
The July 18,1815 publication of the Crawford County Messenger carries the first official mention of Allegheny College (then Alleghany College) in the form of an advertisement by founder Rev. Timothy Alden. The first class (comprising four members) entered the college one year later, on July 4,1816. Within six years, Alden succeeded in attracting sufficient funds to begin building a campus, having traveled throughout the eastern states seeking support for a planned library and classroom building. In the 1820s, The need of a building to house a library led to the construction of Bentley Hall, today a notable example of early American architecture. Designed by Alden himself, the structure still crowns the hill on which the campus is located. It is named in honor of Dr. William Bentley, who donated his outstanding private library to the College. Following receipt of a charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1817, Alden continued to serve as President until 1831, when financial and enrollment problems forced his resignation.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 72% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (North Coast Athletic Conference) Basketball (North Coast Athletic Conference) Baseball (North Coast Athletic Conference) Track (North Coast Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 26,950 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 26,650 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 300 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,734 | 20% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,551 | 49% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 12,022 | 96% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 7,967 | 72% | |
Any Aid: |
96% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 62% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 75% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 570 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 660, Math: 660 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 37% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 23 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 29, Math: 27 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
