Allen College

Allen College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Waterloo, Iowa. Allen College was founded in 1989 and now enrolls around 655 students a year, including 338 undergrads. Allen College provides on-campus housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Allen College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Allen College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Allen College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Allen College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Allen College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Allen College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! February 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by March 1.

2021 Allen College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Tuition	$18,956

Is Allen College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what Allen College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Allen College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Allen College, around 95% come back their sophomore year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Allen College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 95% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Allen College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Allen College's endowment was valued at $8.1 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Allen College spends about $10,788 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Allen College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Allen College meets 53.07% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Allen College. Based on this information, how does Allen College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Allen College a good school for you?

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Where is Allen College?

Allen College is located in the suburban setting of Waterloo, Iowa.

If you want to see Allen College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 63 to Waterloo, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Waterloo Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Allen College and Waterloo are like without leaving home.

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