Selectivity
68%
Total Students
1,981
UG 1,981
PG -
Satisfaction Index
83%
Salary After Attending
$48,400
BASIC
| Web Site | www.allegheny.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Meadville |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 1,981 |
| Women | 1,079 (54.47%) |
| Men | 902 (45.53%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | - |
| Women | - |
| Men | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 68% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 58,920 |
| Graduation Rate | 75% |
| Retention Rate | 83 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.allegheny.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application URL | www.allegheny.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 68 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | Required |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 11-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | 15-12-2017 |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Action Application Deadline | 01-12-2017 |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 68% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 72% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 65% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 18% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 16% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 20% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | 60% applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Admission Rate | - |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | - | - |
| SAT - Maths | - | - |
| ACT - Composite | - | - |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | - | - |
| ACT - Maths | - | - |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://sites.allegheny.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://www.allegheny.edu/netpricecalculator |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$44,250 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$11,170 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
| Total | $58,920 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
- |
On Campus Room & Board |
$11,170 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
| Total | $14,670 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | No |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 52 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 96.30% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 19,079 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 9,92,108 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. | 1 | - | - |
| Women's Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 16 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 63 | - | - |
| Neuroscience. | 33 | - | - |
| Category total | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | 32 | - | - |
| Category total | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer Science. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGINEERING. | |||
| Computer Software Engineering. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 25 | - | - |
| Category total | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | |||
| International Public Health/International Health. | 11 | - | - |
| Category total | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 16 | - | - |
| Category total | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Category total | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Environmental Science. | 22 | - | - |
| Environmental Studies. | 19 | - | - |
| Category total | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Philosophy. | 2 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 11 | - | - |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | 10 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 15 | - | - |
| Category total | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 44 | - | - |
| Category total | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Economics, General. | 51 | - | - |
| International Relations and Affairs. | 11 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 27 | - | - |
| Category total | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 1 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. | 1 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 4 | - | - |
| Music, General. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 451 | 0 | 0 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 22% of classes 10-19 students: 48% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes 30-39 students: 7% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 1,981 |
| Women (% of total) | 1,079 (54.47%) |
| Men (% of total) | 902 (45.53%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.1 % Asian - 1.92 % Black/African-American - 5.15 % Hispanic/Latino - 6.87 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 13.43 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.05 % White - 66.73 % Unknown - 2.22 % International Students - 3.53 % |
| All Graduate Students | - |
| Women (% of total) | - |
| Men (% of total) | - |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | - - - - - - - - - |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 83 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
75 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 93% |
| Average Starting Salary | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 24.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Business 3% Engineering 1% Law 3% Arts and Sciences 21% Medicine 14% Education 4% Other 1% |
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