Allegheny College

It is very difficult to get into Allegheny College. Around 70% of applicants get into Allegheny College each year. Last year, 4,146 students applied to Allegheny College and 2,889 were admitted.

Reach out to Allegheny College's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Students who submit their applications to Allegheny College for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 15.

Allegheny College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Allegheny College's admissions stats.

Allegheny College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	30%
Mean SAT Score	1245
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	21%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	11%
Waitlist	Yes

Allegheny College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Allegheny College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	November 30
Early Decision II	Yes	February 1	February 15
Early Action	Yes	December 1	January 1
Regular Decision	Yes	2 15	March 15

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Considering Applying Early to Allegheny College?

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Allegheny College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by November 30.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due February 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Allegheny College will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Allegheny College is 56%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 70%.

Allegheny College accepts around 91% of early action applicants and 70% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Allegheny College admitted 80 of the 142 students who applied early decision. In 2022, Allegheny College admitted 1,875 of the 2,54 who applied early action.

Some students apply early because they hope it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Allegheny College Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Allegheny College?

It is very difficult to get into Allegheny College. Allegheny College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Allegheny College accepted 70% of students, around 2,889 from the 4,146 applicants.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Allegheny College, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to Allegheny College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Allegheny College

Allegheny College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Allegheny College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Allegheny College

What does Allegheny College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Allegheny College for more information on admission factors.

Allegheny College Application Requirements

To apply to Allegheny College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Allegheny College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	college preparatory program
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Allegheny College?

Students admitted to Allegheny College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 57% submitted a class rank. At Allegheny College 30% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 61% were in the top 25% and 83% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Allegheny College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	9%
3.75 and 3.99	26%
3.50 and 3.74	25%
3.25 and 3.49	18%
3.00 and 3.24	10%
2.50 and 2.9	9%
2.00 and 2.49	3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Allegheny College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Allegheny College is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 21% of Allegheny College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 11% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

The mean composite SAT score for a Allegheny College student is 1245.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Allegheny College students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 577 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Allegheny College students scored 692 or higher, and 75% scored a 577 or higher.

To be most competitive at Allegheny College, you should strive to earn between 23 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Allegheny College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Allegheny College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to Allegheny College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Allegheny College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1. Applicants should hear back by August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Allegheny College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Allegheny College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Allegheny College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Allegheny College.

Does Allegheny College accept transfer credits?

✅ Allegheny College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Allegheny College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Allegheny College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Allegheny College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Allegheny College?

❌ No, Allegheny College is test optional, so you can make the call whether to include your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Allegheny College's acceptance rate?

✅ Allegheny College's acceptance rate is 70%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Allegheny College?

✅ Allegheny College's early decision acceptance rate was 56% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Allegheny College?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Allegheny College was 91% in 2021.

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