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The Major/Minor Requirement
Students take courses in each division of knowledge —humanities, natural sciences and social sciences— declaring both a major and a minor (outside the division of their major) by the end of the sophomore year. With the freedom to select unusual combinations of majors and minors, students combine their interests and expand their concentrations beyond one division, developing the sort of "big picture" thinking that serves them well for a lifetime.

First-Year/Sophomore Seminars
During the first two years every student participates in three seminars that focus on written and oral communication and academic/career advising. This progressive course sequence helps students create a four-year program to match their goals and needs.

Student/Faculty Collaboration
Whether it's fieldwork in Alaska or a community art project, Allegheny students put theory into practice under the guidance of faculty mentors through research, conference presentations, co-authored articles, and faculty-led study tours. In the National Survey of Student Engagement, responses by college seniors placed Allegheny within the top 10% in the U.S. for the close student-faculty interaction.

The Senior Project
Each student completes the Senior Project in his or her major field, a significant piece of original research that demonstrates the skills most prized by employers and graduate schools: the ability to complete a major assignment, to work independently, to analyze and synthesize information, and to write and speak persuasively.

Allegheny College Center for Experiential Learning (ACCEL)
ACCEL offers activities and services in career development, community service, international programs, pre-health advising and leadership training. Staff collaborate with faculty, alumni, community members, and worldwide partners to develop programs that foster intellectual development, cross-cultural and global awareness, civic and social responsibility, ethical development, career exploration and personal growth.

Center for Political Participation
The CPP is dedicated to fostering an appreciation for the link between an engaged, active citizenry and a healthy democracy. The center seeks new strategies for promoting political participation, with a particular focus on young Americans, and plans and supports events for Allegheny students, citizens of the wider community, and scholars nationwide.

Allegheny is the only college in PA featured in all of these guides:

Allegheny Facts

Allegheny College attracts students with unusual combinations of interests, skills and talents, including some they don't know they have. At Allegheny, we invite students to tap all of their interests and talents.

Use the list below to explore facts and information about Allegheny:

Admission & Enrollment

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Admission Criteria (in order of importance)

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Financial Aid

Extensive merit aid available up to $80,000 guaranteed over four years of study.

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First-Year Class Profile (580 students)

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Academic Programs

Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

Learn more about our programs of study here.

Teacher Certification
Cooperative pre-admission arrangement with the University of Pittsburgh Master of Arts in Teaching Program (PA) and exclusive agreements with Teachers College of Columbia University (NY) and Xavier University (OH).

Accelerated Masters Programs (3/2)
Management (arts, health care policy, information systems, public policy) with Carnegie Mellon University; Occupational Therapy with Chatham University; Physician Assistant with Chatham University; Allegheny also coordinates preferred admission with the MBA program at the University of Rochester.

Accelerated Doctorate Programs
Nursing (3/4) with Case Western Reserve University; Physical Therapy (4/2) with Chatham University; Osteopathic Medicine (3/4) with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Engineering Cooperative Program
Engineering (3/2) with University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University, Duke University, Case Western Reserve University and Washington University in St. Louis; a Master of Science in Engineering (4/2) is also available through Columbia University

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Faculty

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Academic Advising

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Facilities

Allegheny boasts one of the country's most attractive campuses. Facilities include:

The Kaplan college guide profiles Allegheny in the categories of "Hidden Treasures" and "Most Beautiful Campuses."

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Computer Facilities

All residence hall rooms feature direct and free access to the internet. Wireless access is also available throughout much of the outdoor central campus, the Campus Center, Pelletier Library, and several campus lounges. Students and employees can choose and purchase a Dell notebook, through a preferred vendor, that will come equipped with Allegheny-ready virus software and email configuration. There are nine main computer labs on campus.

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Housing Options

Approximately 78 percent of the Allegheny student body is housed on campus. All first, second and third year students are required to live on campus. First-year students may choose from one of seven coed residence halls, or an all-men's or all-women's hall. The options range from predominantly first-year to a mix with upperclass neighbors. Upperclassmen may live on campus in residence halls, fraternity houses, apartment-style housing (College Court, North Village) and College-owned houses. Fourth-year students may live off campus. Fourth-year students may live off campus.

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Campus Construction

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Clubs & Organizations

Organizations on campus: Over 100

Campus activities include concerts in the Grounds for Change coffeehouse, comedians, Late Night programming on weekends, and major annual events such as Wingfest, Casino Night, Springfest, and Greek Sing. Examples of clubs include:

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Athletics

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Special Opportunities

Internships and Job Shadowing

Community Service

Independent Study

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Travel Seminars and Study Abroad

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Outcomes

Departments with largest number of graduates:

Departments with highest percentage of majors attending graduate or professional school:

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Thinking Green, Being Green

Here are just a few of the ways Allegheny's campus community engages not only in active discussion but in proactive efforts to be careful stewards of our natural resources.

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Location

A metropolitan area with a population of 30,000, Meadville, Pennsylvania is approximately 30 minutes from I-90 and I-80, a few miles off I-79. Downtown is within walking distance of campus and within easy driving distance from Chicago, Columbus, Baltimore, New York City, and Washington D.C.

Academic Advantages of Location

Social Advantages of Location

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Airports & Drive Times

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Accreditation

Allegheny College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. More information about Allegheny's accreditation can be found on the Commission's web site: www.msche.org.

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