Allegheny College

www.allegheny.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$51,910

2.83% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,419

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.38%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.4%

4,667 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,575

97% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

74.5%

363 Graduates

About

Allegheny College is a higher education institution located in Crawford County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Allegheny College were General Psychology (43 degrees awarded), Environmental Science (38 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (35 degrees).

In 2021, 423 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Allegheny College. 59.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (307 degrees), 8.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Allegheny College is $51,910, which is $23,405 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Allegheny College is $51,910, which is $23,405 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,419.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Allegheny College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$51,910

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Allegheny College was $51,910. The cost of tuition at Allegheny College is $23,405 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Allegheny College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,419

2021 Value

3.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Allegheny College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,419. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Allegheny College grew by 3.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of Allegheny College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,830

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Allegheny College was of $11,830 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.86% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Allegheny College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Allegheny College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.01% with respect to 2020, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Allegheny College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.38%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Allegheny College was 1.38%, which represents 6 out of the 436 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Allegheny College received 4,667 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.55% annual growth. Out of those 4,667 applicants, 3,521 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,575 students enrolled at Allegheny College in 2021. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Allegheny College has an overall enrollment yield of 11.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,521

Accepted Out of 4,667

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Allegheny College was 75.4% (3,521 admissions from 4,667 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 73.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.55%, while admissions grew by 9.89%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Allegheny College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2021)

113

Scores Submitted (2021)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Allegheny College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Allegheny College had a total enrollment of 1,575 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Allegheny College is 1,528 students and the part-time enrollment is 47. This means that 97% of students enrolled at Allegheny College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Allegheny College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.9% White, 8.57% Hispanic or Latino, 8.51% Black or African American, 4.19% Two or More Races, 3.49% Asian, and 0.317% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Allegheny College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.4%), followed by White Male (30.6%) and Black or African American Male (5.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Allegheny College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,575 students. The full-time enrollment at Allegheny College is 1,528 and the part-time enrollment is 47. This means that 97% of students enrolled at Allegheny College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Allegheny College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Allegheny College was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Allegheny College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Allegheny College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,054 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
135 enrolled students
Black or African American
134 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Allegheny College is 66.9% White, 8.57% Hispanic or Latino, 8.51% Black or African American, 4.19% Two or More Races, 3.49% Asian, and 0.317% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 33 students (2.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 81 more women than men received degrees from Allegheny College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Allegheny College is white (307 degrees awarded). There were 8.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Allegheny College is General Psychology (43 degrees awarded), followed by Environmental Science (38 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (35 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Allegheny College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (48 degrees awarded), History (14 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Allegheny College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (208,131 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (203,173 people), Postsecondary teachers (149,821 people), Other managers (143,612 people), and Secondary school teachers (126,923 people).

The most specialized majors at Allegheny College in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (48 degrees awarded), History (14 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (8 degrees), and English (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Allegheny College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Allegheny College are Natural Resources & Conservation (48 degrees awarded), History (14 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (8 degrees), and English (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Allegheny College are Elementary & secondary schools (453,341 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (295,619 people), Legal services (167,127 people), Computer Systems Design (112,232 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (98,036 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Allegheny College.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
43 degrees awarded
Environmental Science
38 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Allegheny College was General Psychology with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Allegheny College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

171

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

252

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 171 degrees were awarded to men at Allegheny College, which is 0.679 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (252).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Allegheny College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Allegheny College in General Economics, which is 2.1 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Allegheny College in General Psychology, which is 5.14 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 66% of students graduating from Allegheny College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Allegheny College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.1% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
307 degrees awarded
Black or African American
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Allegheny College is white (307 degrees awarded). There were 8.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

0.946% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
184 degrees awarded
White Male
123 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Allegheny College is white female (184 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (123 degrees).

Operations

Allegheny College has an endowment valued at nearly $289M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 62.5M (21.6%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Allegheny College had a total salary expenditure of 70.9M. Allegheny College employs 60 Assistant professors, 47 Associate professors and 44 Professors. Most academics at Allegheny College are Female Assistant professor (34), Female Associate professor (26), and Male Assistant professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Allegheny College are: Management, with 81 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees.

Endowment

$289M

2021 Endowment

23.7%

growth from 2020

Allegheny College has an endowment valued at about $289M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Allegheny College grew 23.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $237M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Allegheny College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.3M

2021 Salaries

3.67%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Allegheny College paid a median of $26.3M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($70.9M) and a 3.67% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.5M

Instructional Salaries

158

Number of Employees

In 2021, Allegheny College paid a total of $11.5M to 158 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Allegheny College were Assistant professor with 60 employees, Associate professor with 47 employees, and Professor with 44 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Allegheny College were Management with 81 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Allegheny College was Female Assistant professor with 34 employees, Female Associate professor with 26 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Allegheny College.