by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,667 undergraduates in 2020, Allegheny is a small, private college located in Meadville, Pennsylvania. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Allegheny offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Allegheny can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Allegheny Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 13.0% of the student population at Allegheny. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Allegheny Disability Services.
Allegheny offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Allegheny has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,667 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,600 (96.0%). Part-time attendance was 67 (4.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,600 | 67 | 1,667 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Allegheny receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Allegheny #341 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Allegheny by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Allegheny Diversity Guide.
Allegheny has a total of 503 student athletes, 332 men and 171 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,142,517 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,142,517 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Allegheny College Athletics