Allegheny Basics

• Allegheny is a private, co-educational college
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are offered
• Undergraduate enrollment at Allegheny is 2,100—44% men and 56% women
• There are 150 full-time faculty members—94% with a Ph.D. or highest degree in their field
• Approximately 3-4% of our students are transfer students
• A major and minor program is required of all students (over 900 unique combinations exist)
• The cost for the 2009-2010 academic year is tuition and fees: $33,560, room/board: $8,440
• Transfer students are required to live on campus for two years
• The student to faculty ratio is 13:1

Transfer Courses and Requirements

• A minimum of a 2.0 GPA is required; a 3.0+ is preferred. If applicable, a GPA as computed by a two-year college, with or without an associate degree, will be accepted.
• The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer is 64.
• The minimum number of credits accepted in transfer is one semester.
• Only credits with a grade of C or better are transferable in acceptable courses.
• The Registrar's Office evaluates all transfer credits. After receipt of the final transcript and course descriptions, an applicant will learn which credits will be accepted in transfer. If requested, transcripts can be evaluated prior to submitting a formal application.
• An associate degree will be accepted depending on the major and/or evaluation of each course. A transfer student with an associate degree can expect to receive a baccalaureate degree in two years.
• Some credits earned by examination may be accepted, i.e. CLEP [general subject], pass-fail, armed services.
• It is preferred that a transfer student have the same high school classes required of entering freshmen. These may be satisfied by college courses and possibly accepted towards a baccalaureate degree.
• Technical courses will not be transferred for credit.

How To Apply

• Applications for Fall semester should be submitted by July 1
• Applications for Spring semester should be submitted by November 1

A complete transfer application file includes the following (download forms here):

• Application for Admission
  Complete the five-page application and mail or fax to the Office of Admissions: Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335. You may also apply online at www.commonapp.org.
• Application Supplement
  Complete this informational sheet and return it with your application.
• College Transcript
  Have an official transcript of all college-level coursework mailed or faxed to the Office of Admissions. A transcript that is stamped “Issued to the Student” is not considered official. If a transcript will not be available by the application deadline, have your instructor complete the Midterm Report.
• Course Descriptions
  Descriptions or the catalogue from each college attended is requested.
• High School Transcript
  Request that your secondary school submit an official final transcript.
• College Instructor Evaluation
  Fill in the top portion of the Instructor Evaluation form. Have an instructor complete the form and mail or fax it to the Office of Admissions.
• College Official’s Report
  Fill in the top portion of the form and then give it to your provost, dean of students, or appropriate college official to complete and return to the Office of Admissions.
• SAT/ACT Scores
  These can be sent in directly from the College Board or included on your official high school transcript.

Financial Aid

• Merit-based scholarships up to $20,000 are available. Click here to learn more about our Trustee Scholarship
• Need-based financial aid is available; please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Financial aid priority dates are June 1 for Fall Semester and November 1 for Spring semester

Contact Information

Office of Admissions
Sarah Holt
Transfer Admissions Coordinator
520 N. Main Street
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 332-4731
sarah.holt@allegheny.edu
(800) 521-5293
FAX: (814) 337-0431 - ATTN: Transfer Admissions Coordinator