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Allegheny College was established in 1815. It is a private college of liberal arts and is situated in Meadville Pennsylvania. The campus of the institution is spread across an area of more than 540 acres. Several major and minor degrees are awarded in the fields of Art and Technology, Biochemistry, Communication Arts and Theatre, French Studies, and Science among others. The students body includes an impressive number of international students representing various countries around the world.
Allegheny College’s athletics department fields more than 15 men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the North Coast Athletic Conference. The teams are nicknamed as the Gators. They participate in a number of sports which include basketball, cross country, soccer, golf, and football.
The most common majors at Allegheny are in medicine, science, 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 550 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Allegheny centered around 560 to 650, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Allegheny works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 2,193 students were enrolled in Allegheny.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Allegheny. The school student athletes compete in North Coast Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"AlleghenyÆs undergraduate residential education prepares young adults for successful, meaningful lives by promoting studentsÆ 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Allegheny College
520 N Main St
Meadville, PA 16335-3902
General Phone: (814) 332-3100
http://www.allegheny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 211 | economics, political science, English, history, international relations, Spanish language, French language, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Science | 121 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, geology, biological and physical sciences, geological and earth sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 51 | psychology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 34 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Medicine | 27 | neuroscience |
| Media | 24 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts, fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer science, software engineering |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Allegheny in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 534 | 32 |
In 2007-2008, Allegheny had a total enrollment of 2,193 students (2,127 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 57% |
| New York | 14% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Allegheny offers campus housing for 1,581 of its 2,127 (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 | 4,243 | 2,570 | 61% | 565 | 22% |
| Men | 1,943 | 1,128 | 58% | 256 | 23% |
| Women | 2,300 | 1,442 | 63% | 309 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 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 | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 41% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,000 |
| Room and board | $ 8,000 |
| Room charge | $ 4,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Allegheny participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 323000)
Allegheny has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 40 | $87,913 | 9 | $82,700 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $68,778 | 17 | $63,868 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $57,117 | 29 | $55,239 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 11 | $46,518 | 17 | $45,059 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $72,458 | 73 | $58,135 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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