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Allegheny College Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Allegheny College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

69.6%
Admission Difficulty for Allegheny College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Allegheny College is 69.6%.  Its admission rate is the 29th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Allegheny College and can you get accepted?

Allegheny College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,889 out of the 4,148 who applied were admitted.

Allegheny College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Allegheny College?

70% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Allegheny College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.53 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1240 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Allegheny College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.53

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Allegheny College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Allegheny College are to have around a 3.53 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Allegheny College accepts 70% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Allegheny College is 3.53 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #41 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Allegheny College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Allegheny College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 9.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 26.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 25.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 10.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 9.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Allegheny College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Allegheny College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 21% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1114-1372

Applicants Submitting SAT 

21%
SAT Scores for Allegheny College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 577
Math 25th Percentile 537
Composite 25th Percentile 1114
SAT Scores for Allegheny College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 692
Math 75th Percentile 680
Composite 75th Percentile 1372
Average SAT Score 1240

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Allegheny College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Allegheny College is 1240 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1114-1372. Students who get into Allegheny College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Allegheny College ranks #19 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1240 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Allegheny College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1114 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1114, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 990, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Allegheny College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1240 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1243, you have around a 70% chance of being admitted. A 1372 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

Allegheny College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1372 and Above Good >82%
1243 to 1372 Avg + 70%-82%
1114 to 1243 Avg - 55%-70%
985 to 1114 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 985 Low <39%
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Allegheny College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-30 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

11%
ACT Scores for Allegheny College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 22
Math 25th Percentile 21
Composite 25th Percentile 23
ACT Scores for Allegheny College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 32
Math 75th Percentile 30
Composite 75th Percentile 30
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Allegheny College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Allegheny College is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 30.  The school ranks #28 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

11 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Allegheny College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Allegheny College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Allegheny College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 70% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 83% with a 30 ACT score.

Allegheny College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >83%
26 to 30 Avg + 70%-83%
23 to 26 Avg - 57%-70%
20 to 23 Reach 44%-57%
Less than 20 Low <44%
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High School Class Rank

61% of Allegheny College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 30% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Allegheny College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 30%
Top 25% of class 61%
Top 50% of class 83%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Allegheny College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,106 2,038 4,148
Accepted 1,573 1,316 2,889
Acceptance Rate 75% 65% 70%
Enrolled 141 148 289
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 11% 10%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

67

Applicants have 67 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Allegheny College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Allegheny College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Allegheny College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Allegheny College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Allegheny College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.53 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1240 on the SAT and 26 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210669 IPEDS survey data for Allegheny College.

Last updated February 24, 2024