Allegheny College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $56,800 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Allegheny College is a private nonprofit institution located in Meadville, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,156 undergraduate students enrolled. Allegheny College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,940 per year. The graduation rate is 73%, and the typical graduate earns $56,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Allegheny College is a private liberal arts college in Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1815, Allegheny is the oldest college in continuous existence under the same name west of the Allegheny Mountains. It is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association and the Presidents' Athletic Conference and it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Founded in 1815 and nestled in a small Pennsylvania town, this liberal arts college offers a genuinely accessible price point — $21,900/year average net cost and median debt of just $25,017 make it financially reasonable compared to many peers. Worth considering if you want small-class, undergraduate-focused learning (only 1,209 students) and can see yourself in a tight-knit, rural environment. The 67% graduation rate is a real concern worth asking about on any campus visit, though the $56,800 median earnings at 10 years suggests graduates who do finish land on solid footing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,156 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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