
What Others Are Saying…
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Allegheny College in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings:
- #12 Senior Capstone
- #13 Most Innovative Schools
- #19 Top Performers on Social Mobility
- #23 First-Year Experiences
- #32 Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects
- #36 Best Undergraduate Teaching
- #59 Best Value Schools
Pursue Unusual Combinations,
Celebrate Extraordinary Outcomes
Our professors embrace your many interests. In fact, we’re one of the few schools that ask students to major and minor in different academic areas. Some may say these combinations are unusual, but, at Allegheny, they are part of a tradition of innovation.
This distinction along with guaranteed research and hands-on opportunities results in developing the career and life skills most prized by employers and graduate schools.







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Get a glimpse into life at Allegheny. Visit by February 15 of your senior year and earn a $4,000 ($1,000 / year) Visit Grant upon admission.
Extraordinary Results
Our Class of 2024 is enjoying early success with over 98% employed or in a graduate or professional program within six months of graduation. That’s because from the first year to the Senior Comp, students have mentors and advisors guiding them through class selection, challenges, achievements, and ultimately a successful four years.
57% Begin their career
36% Head to graduate or professional school
5% Join service or military programs
98%of grads are employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation
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Featured News

Allegheny College Receives Multiple Top 25 Rankings on 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges
Allegheny College, one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges, has been named one of the Top 25 of 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges.
Gator Stories

View Genesis’s StoryFor me, success meant learning to ask for help.

View Katrina’s StoryAt Allegheny, I could try everything.

View Dean’s StoryI really believe the Allegheny curriculum develops your skills and teaches you how to learn.
Allegheny Fast Facts
43States, as well as 52 countries, represented in the student body
90%Students receiving some form of financial assistance to pay for college
15,000People live in the Meadville community
1stCollege in Pennsylvania to achieve carbon neutrality
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