Allegheny College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1947 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 530 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 481 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 25 of 1 | In Meadville |
| # 661 of 2,613 | For Cardiology |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
55%
Enrollment
29,640
Average SAT
1,266
Average ACT
28
Avg. cost to attend
$26,420 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,171
Male:Female Ratio
48:52
Religion
United Methodist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Allegheny College has an acceptance rate of 55% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| Applicants | 5,758 | 3,109 | 2,626 |
| Admissions | 3,142 | 1,484 | 1,650 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 326 | 170 | 155 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 69% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 6% |
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 7% |
| â– Black or African American | 9% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Allegheny College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Allegheny College majors
Allegheny College has granted 294 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Allegheny College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Studies | 39 |
| Psychology, General | 29 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 23 |
| Computer Science | 20 |
| Economics, General | 17 |
| Communication, General | 16 |
| Biochemistry | 14 |
| Mathematics, General | 11 |
| Neuroscience | 10 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 |
| General Literature | 8 |
| International Public Health & International Health | 8 |
| Creative Writing | 7 |
| Informatics | 7 |
| Physics, General | 5 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| History, General | 4 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Computer Software Technology & Technician | 1 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 1 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 294 |
Publications & Citations
Allegheny College has published 4,476 scientific papers with 165,400 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Genetics, Psychology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
2,532
/ 123,557
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
2,402
/ 121,663
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,976
/ 49,642
|
| Chemistry |
1,679
/ 81,249
|
| Computer Science |
1,464
/ 63,118
|
| Genetics |
1,408
/ 72,691
|
| Psychology |
1,395
/ 77,296
|
| Environmental Science |
1,322
/ 52,125
|
| Biochemistry |
1,266
/ 67,848
|
| Physics |
1,155
/ 43,980
|
| Engineering |
1,086
/ 41,924
|
| Political Science |
1,052
/ 18,616
|
| Law |
957
/ 18,103
|
| Philosophy |
905
/ 19,127
|
| Sociology |
893
/ 25,397
|
| Pathology |
874
/ 50,263
|
| Surgery |
871
/ 40,882
|
| Psychiatry |
838
/ 55,450
|
| History |
704
/ 11,007
|
| Geology |
666
/ 27,921
|
| Geography and Cartography |
664
/ 18,105
|
| Organic chemistry |
647
/ 29,022
|
| Ecology |
640
/ 32,062
|
| Neuroscience |
604
/ 40,337
|
| Radiology |
574
/ 25,931
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
570
/ 22,924
|
| Paleontology |
541
/ 21,272
|
| Mathematics |
536
/ 29,559
|
| Business |
488
/ 16,744
|
| Archaeology |
473
/ 10,547
|
| Economics |
469
/ 14,395
|
| Immunology |
458
/ 28,604
|
| Linguistics |
451
/ 11,393
|
| Anatomy and Physiology |
420
/ 20,968
|
| Art & Design |
409
/ 5,168
|
| Materials Science |
377
/ 12,351
|
| Statistics |
374
/ 21,479
|
| Cardiology |
362
/ 18,624
|
| Botany |
346
/ 16,374
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
319
/ 14,911
|
Annual publication & citation counts
56 Notable alumni
1. Larry Boylan
1908-1997 (aged 89)
Laurence Charles Boylan was an American educator most notably for serving as an administrator at what is now known as Emporia State University. Before serving as president of the Kansas State Teachers College (KSTC), Boylan was the Dean of Graduate Studies at KSTC and served at a couple of different institutions before coming to Emporia.
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2. John Sherrod
1924-2004 (aged 80)
librarian
meteorologist
information scientist
John Sherrod was an American meteorologist and information scientist.
3. Bernadette Geyer
1968-. (aged 58)
poet
writer
Bernadette K. Geyer is a poet, writer, translator, and editor in Berlin, Germany.
4. Samuel Bernard Dick
1836-1907 (aged 71)
politician
Samuel Bernard Dick was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1879 to 1881.
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General Info & Contacts
Founded
1815
Colors
blue, gold
Academic calendar
September to May
Total staff
398
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
520 N Main St Meadville, Pennsylvania, 16335-3902 United States
City Population
13,000
Phone
8143323100
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