Allegheny College

520 N. Main - Meadville, PA 16335

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Maybe you’re an aspiring diplomat who enjoys singing and wants to be a difference-maker in your community. Maybe you someday hope to be a physician – and you’re also interested in pole vaulting and editing the college newspaper. Allegheny College (Meadville, PA) may be the place for you.

Allegheny - founded in 1815 and the 32nd oldest in the nation - is a national liberal arts college where 2,100 students with unusual combinations of interests, skills and talents excel. These "wonderfully weird" combinations enhance our students' success here - and ensure excellence in future careers.

We’ve been ranked as the #1 undergraduate research college in the country. Our faculty members pride themselves on being teachers first. They will advise and support you to move beyond what you can even imagine, providing opportunities and challenges that will lead you from hard work and dedication to extraordinary outcomes. Our average class size is 11. There are zero teaching assistants. You choose both a major and a minor – and complete a senior research project that you select.

A member of the Colleges That Change Lives coalition, Allegheny is committed providing a transformative education to ambitious, talented students independent of their financial or social means. We cater to students with a passion for the arts, dance, music or theatre. Allegheny’s historic campus is known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country.

Neighborhood

Allegheny College's location on North Main Street puts students in the heart of Meadville's walkable downtown, where local restaurants, cafes, and shops are just steps away. The surrounding area offers a quintessential small-town college atmosphere with easy access to parks and outdoor recreation, while nearby entertainment venues and cultural attractions provide plenty of options for weekend activities. The neighborhood strikes a comfortable balance between academic focus and small-town charm, creating an accessible and engaging environment for student life.

Car-Dependent

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Some Transit

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Minimal Biking

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½ mile

1 mile

2 miles

Food & Drink

Restaurants & Bars

Daily Needs

Grocery & Services

Shopping & Entertainment

Health & Wellness

Gyms, Parks & Hospitals

Transit Access

Rail (subway, train, light rail)

Bus stops & stations

Median rent nearby: ~$802/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines	Deadline
Early Decision	Nov 1, 2026	Passed
Early Action	Dec 1, 2026
Regular Decision	Feb 15, 2027

Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.

· REQ = Required

· REC = Recommended

· CON = Considered

· NR = Not Required
	REQ Required	REC Recommended	CON Considered	NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay

Standardized Tests	% Submitted	Score Range
SAT	25	1173 - 1358
ACT	8	25 - 30

Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided
Freshmen Class	Total	Men	Women	Another
Number of applicants	5,758	53 %	45 %	-
Number admitted	3,142	47 %	52 %	1 %
Number enrolled	326	52 %	47 %	-

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Biochemistry

Biology/Biological Sciences

Neuroscience

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Business/Managerial Economics

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Communication

Mass Communication/Media Studies

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Informatics

Computer Science

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

Computer Software Technology/Technician

English Language and Literature/Letters

English Language and Literature

General Literature

Creative Writing

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Health Professions and Related Programs

International Public Health/International Health

History

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Data Science

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

Sustainability Studies

Philosophy and Religious Studies

Philosophy

Religion/Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Geology/Earth Science

Physics

Psychology

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

Community Organization and Advocacy

Social Sciences

Economics

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government

Visual and Performing Arts

Design and Applied Arts

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

Film/Cinema/Media Studies

Fine/Studio Arts

Bachelor’s

Top 10 in enrollment

Top 5 in enrollment

Top 10 based on enrollment

Top 5 based on enrollment

Area of Study	Major	Bachelor
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies	Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences
	Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Business/Managerial Economics
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Communication
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Mass Communication/Media Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Informatics
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Computer Science
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	Computer Software Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters	English Language and Literature
	General Literature
	Creative Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	French Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs	International Public Health/International Health
History	History
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics	Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Data Science
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Sustainability Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies	Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies	Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Chemistry
	Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
	Geology/Earth Science
	Physics
Psychology	Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Sciences	Economics
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government
Visual and Performing Arts	Design and Applied Arts
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
	Film/Cinema/Media Studies
	Fine/Studio Arts

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football

Sport	Men	Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

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