Allegheny College
Meadville, Pennsylvania · Private
Allegheny College admitted 59% of 6,151 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1155–1360 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 67% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Allegheny College
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Application deadlines
Allegheny College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application is free. Allegheny College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Allegheny College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 50% (67 of 135), compared with 59% for all applicants.
Allegheny College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
220 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 220 took it, and 3 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Allegheny College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Activities
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.59 GPA. 26% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $72,256 a year. After grants, students paid $27,929 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Allegheny College’s acceptance rate?
Allegheny College admitted 59% of applicants: 3,615 of 6,151 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Allegheny College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Allegheny College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1155 to 1360, with a median around 1260. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Allegheny College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Allegheny College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Allegheny College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Allegheny College have supplemental essays?
No. Allegheny College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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