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 134 full-time faculty members—91% 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 2008-2009 academic year is tuition and fees: $32,000, room/board: $8,000
• Transfer students are required to live on campus for two years
• The student to faculty ratio is 14:1

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
• Complete the paper Transfer Application or apply online.
• Submit the completed Transfer Application along with the following:
  • $35 application fee (checks should be made payable to Allegheny College; this fee can be waived upon visiting campus or upon request)
  • Official College Transcript
  • Course descriptions or a catalogue for each college attended
  • Statement of Good Standing
  • College faculty recommendation
  • Official secondary school transcript
  • Official SAT or ACT scores (exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis)
  • Application supplement form
• An interview is not required, but is strongly recommended

Financial Aid

• Merit-based scholarships up to $12,500 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 October 1 for Spring semester

Contact Information

Office of Admissions
Sarah Holt
Assistant Director of Admissions
520 N. Main Street
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 332-4731

sarah.holt@allegheny.edu
(800) 521-5293
FAX: (814) 337-0431