Allegheny College is a private liberal arts college in Meadville, Pennsylvania, founded in 1815. It provides undergraduate education and sits among the oldest 1% of colleges and universities in the United States. The institution is nationally recognised for innovative programmes and undergraduate research, and it prepares students for careers in a diverse, interconnected world.
The college's academic model requires every student to complete both a major and a minor in two different academic areas, encouraging unusual combinations of fields. Undergraduate research and hands-on learning are guaranteed to students. Faculty are described as accessible, with an emphasis on critical thinking and clear writing alongside the intellectual, moral and social development of students.
Allegheny College has pursued affordability through two initiatives: the Impact Scholarship, which offers full-tuition scholarships to eligible students, and the Tuition Promise, which offers free tuition for eligible families. The campus holds the distinction of being the first carbon-neutral campus in Pennsylvania.
