Allegheny College

520 N. Main Street
Meadville, PA 16335
http://www.allegheny.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1815
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist
Undergrad Students2,053
Endowment119,921,619
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Application Fee35
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Tuition28,300
Room/Board7,000
Services
Associated FirmsMellon Bank, Towers Perrin, Case Western Reserve University Research Labs, University of Pittsburgh, PNC, Key Corp, US Steel, Cleveland Clinic
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Museums283-acre Environmental Research Reserve, 80-acre protected forest, Nationally acclaimed Science Complex, Language Learning Center,TV station, radio station, Geographic Information Systems Learning Laboratory, Planetarium, Observatory, Smart Classrooms, World's largest solid-volume glass sculpture grouping, art galleries, newly renovated dance studios and performance spaces, video conference facilities, alumni center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance, other
Museums283-acre Environmental Research Reserve, 80-acre protected forest, Nationally acclaimed Science Complex, Language Learning Center,TV station, radio station, Geographic Information Systems Learning Laboratory, Planetarium, Observatory, Smart Classrooms, World's largest solid-volume glass sculpture grouping, art galleries, newly renovated dance studios and performance spaces, video conference facilities, alumni center
Periodical Subs4,542
# of Books291,922
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months88%
within one year92%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities24%
Students in sororities26%
Campus Size542 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing76%
College housing typescoed dorms (64%), women's dorms (13%), men's dorms (6%), fraternity housing (2%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (10%)
Popular EventsGreek Sing, Homecoming, Wing Fest, Make a Difference Day, Black History Month, Celebrate Asia, Up 'til Dawn Dance Marathon, Latino Heritage Month, Springfest, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, International Month, Late Night Events, Coming Out Week, Spring Fest
Nearest AirportPittsburgh, PA (90), Erie, PA (35)
Nearest TrainErie, PA (35)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations100
# of fraternities5
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities24%
Students in sororities26%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Campus (weekly)
Honor SocietiesBeta Beta Beta, Lambda Sigma, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Kappa Delta, Phi Sigma Iota, Pi Mu Epsilon, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Xi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Sigma Tau
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Christian Outreach, Hillel, Religious Council, Islamic Awareness Society, Newman, Sojourners Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Association for the Advancement of Black Culture, Association for Asian and Asian-American Awareness, International Club, Union Latina, Gay Pride
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Cheerleading, Debate, Orchestra, Art, Career Club, Computer Club, Chess, environmental organizations, Outdoor programs, Photography, political organizations, social service organizations, Gator Activities Programming, Habitat for Humanity, academic organizations, professional organizations, Media