Allegheny College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Allegheny College?

Allegheny's published price is substantial, but the amount an individual student pays depends on grants, scholarships and other aid. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $55,860, with $690 in required fees. The same tuition was reported for in-state and out-of-state students.

• 2025-26 tuition and required fees: $58,160.
• Reported annual room and board: $15,330.
• Reported books and supplies: $500.
• Combined total of those listed charges and estimates: $72,380, before transportation and personal expenses.

That combined figure is not a complete individualized cost of attendance. Housing choices, meal-plan terms, travel and personal spending can change the budget. The reported 2024-25 average undergraduate grant award from federal, state, local, institutional or other sources was $45,087, but an average award is not an offer to a new applicant.

All students in the reported aid measure received some form of financial aid, while 56% used student loans. Aid can include funds that must be repaid, so applicants should compare net price after grants and scholarships separately from the amount they would cover through loans or work. Reported average net prices also vary markedly by family-income group; a personalized aid offer and cost estimate are more useful for budgeting than any one group average.

Eligible students may be considered for institutional merit or need-based aid, federal grants and loans, and applicable state assistance. Federal-aid applicants should complete the FAFSA and check Allegheny's aid deadlines and any additional forms it requires. Students using military education benefits should have the college confirm how those benefits interact with their other assistance.

What are the work-study opportunities at Allegheny College?

Allegheny students can look for part-time work alongside their studies, but a campus job should not be treated as guaranteed financial aid. Federal Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program: eligibility is determined through the financial-aid process, and an award generally permits a student to earn wages through an eligible job rather than providing the full amount upfront.

Students without Federal Work-Study eligibility may still be able to apply for other available student jobs. The financial-aid office and student-employment listings can clarify which positions require Work-Study, how to apply and when wages are paid. Before relying on anticipated earnings to cover a bill, a student should distinguish a job opportunity from an actual job offer and account for the hours available during the academic term.

For longer-term career planning, Allegheny reports individual and group career counseling, résumé and interview assistance, job listings, employer recruitment, career fairs and alumni networking. Those services can support a search for internships or postcollege work; their availability is not an employment outcome.