More selective than 86% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 10% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Allegheny College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Allegheny College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Allegheny College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 690 |
| SAT math | 563 | 668 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1173 | 1358 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Allegheny College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 55% | 610–690 | 563–668 | 25–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | 600–690 | 540–660 | 25–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Allegheny College compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Allegheny College has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Gettysburg College | 39% | 83% | $31,490 |
| 13 | Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | 41% | 69% | $42,478 |
| 14 | Dickinson College | 42% | 80% | $37,607 |
| 15 | Moravian University | 54% | 72% | $30,670 |
| 16 | Allegheny College | 55% | 73% | $22,940 |
| 17 | Lancaster Bible College | 56% | 67% | $25,480 |
| 18 | Moore College of Art and Design | 56% | 57% | $43,086 |
| 19 | Alvernia University | 58% | 56% | $28,138 |
| 20 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 58% | 86% | $30,434 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Allegheny College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Allegheny College admissions questions
What is the Allegheny College acceptance rate?
Allegheny College accepts 55% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,953 of 5,045 applicants were admitted.
Does Allegheny College require the SAT or ACT?
Allegheny College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Allegheny College?
The middle 50% of Allegheny College enrolled first-year students scored 1173–1358 on the SAT and 25–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Allegheny College?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (283 of 2,953).
Is Allegheny College getting harder to get into?
Allegheny College accepted 55% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Allegheny College overview