Allegheny can be found in Meadville, Pennsylvania (a town not particularly near any major cities). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a United Methodist school. Allegheny is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Allegheny are in medicine, mathematics, science, fine arts, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 570 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Allegheny centered around 570 to 660, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at Allegheny are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Allegheny are well-paid.
In 2005, 2,053 students were enrolled in the school.
Allegheny has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Allegheny student athletes compete in North Coast Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Allegheny College
520 N Main St
Meadville, PA 16335-3902
General Phone: (814) 332-3100
Admissions Phone: (814) 332-4351
Financial Aid Phone: (814) 332-2701
http://www.allegheny.edu
Allegheny awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 165 | economics, political science, English, history, international relations, French language, Spanish language, women's studies, ... |
| Science | 77 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geology, biological and physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | psychology |
| Media | 18 | communication studies |
| Medicine | 18 | neuroscience |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 13 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts studies, fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer science, software engineering |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 3 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Allegheny in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 381 | 31 |
In 2005, Allegheny had a total enrollment of 2,053 students (2,027 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 52% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 63% |
| New York | 12% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Allegheny offers campus housing for 1,450 of its 2,027 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Meadville, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,540 | 2,206 | 62% | 564 | 26% |
| Men | 1,766 | 978 | 55% | 250 | 26% |
| Women | 1,770 | 1,226 | 69% | 314 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 37% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (814) 332-4351
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,950 |
| Room and board | $ 6,550 |
| Room charge | $ 3,340 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,210 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Allegheny participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 323000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (814) 332-2701
Allegheny has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $72,774 | 5 | $67,374 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $56,513 | 12 | $55,876 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $45,374 | 33 | $43,951 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,505 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 94 | $59,162 | 51 | $48,906 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Coast Athletic Conference |
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Allegheny Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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