Allegheny College

Meadville, PA · Private · 1,156 undergrads

• Admit rate: 54.6% (5,045 applicants)
• SAT middle 50%: 1173–1358 (ACT 25–30)
• Undergraduates: 1,156 (5.9% international)
• Average net price: $22,940 (per year after aid)
• Graduation rate: 73% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

• Early Decision: Nov. 1, 2026
• Early Action: Dec. 1, 2026
• Regular Decision: Feb. 15, 2027

Editor's notes

• Grades and course rigor are the only factors the CDS rates very important. Take honors or AP classes where your school offers them, since Allegheny says students who exceed the minimum look stronger.
• If Allegheny is your first choice, weigh ED on Nov. 1. Admitted ED students get a guaranteed Trustee Scholarship of at least $44,000 a year, and you can still ask for release if the aid offer falls short.

Sources

1. Allegheny Admissions, Apply
2. Allegheny Admissions, Admissions Criteria
3. Allegheny Admissions, Early Decision
4. Allegheny, Impact Scholarship
5. Allegheny Common Data Set 2025-2026 (PDF, from Institutional Effectiveness CDS page)
6. Allegheny Institutional Effectiveness, The Common Data Set
7. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid