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Allegheny College
520 N Main St
Meadville, PA 16335-3902		 General information
 (814) 332-3100

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degrees
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Number of students: 2,193 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 35

Mission
Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares young adults for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny's faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world.
 
About this School
Allegheny College is a small private liberal arts college located in Meadville, Pennsylvania located 90 miles north of Pittsburgh and 90 miles east of Cleveland. It was founded in April 1815 by Timothy Alden and is the oldest college in continuous existence West of the Appalachian Mountains. The college has been historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1833, as a result of the financial support the United Methodist Church provided to sustain the college through a difficult era. Despite the college's formal affiliation with the United Methodist Church, Allegheny College is non-sectarian and welcomes members of all faiths, maintaining a policy of non-discrimination.
 
History
The July 18,1815 publication of the Crawford County Messenger carries the first official mention of Allegheny College (then Alleghany College) in the form of an advertisement by founder Timothy Alden. The first class (comprised of four members) entered the college one year later, on July 4,1816. Following receipt of a charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1817, Alden continued to serve as President until 1831, when financial and enrollment problems forced his resignation. Today, the college's undergraduate enrollment as of 2005-2006 is approximately 2,100 with an average class size of 16, representing 34 states and 31 countries with the class of 2008 being the largest in the college's history.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 32,000$ 30,000$ 28,300
Out of State$ 32,000$ 30,000$ 28,300
Books and Supplies$ 900$ 900$ 900
On-Campus
Room and board$ 8,000$ 7,500$ 7,000
Other Expenses$ 1,600$ 1,600$ 1,600
Off Campus
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Off Campus w/ family
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Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 20% $ 4,490
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 42% $ 4,409
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 98% $ 13,144
Loans to students 70% $ 6,795
 
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