Safety Score
5.69 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Meadville, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Allegheny College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,231-student campus.
- 5.69
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,652
- Rank of 3,050
- #114
- PA rank
- 1,231
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Allegheny College reports 5.69 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,652 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 5.69
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,652
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 6
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Allegheny College decreased from 8 to 6 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesAllegheny College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Meadville, PA, enrolling approximately 1,231 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 26 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #114 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,231 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Allegheny College is "Rape" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 0.65 incidents per 1,000 students, Allegheny College reports 776% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2652
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#114
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
6
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Allegheny College percentile rank 13.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2652 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Allegheny College reports 776% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $56,550
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $56,550
- Avg Net Price
- $22,940
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 55%
- SAT Average
- 1275
- SAT Math Range
- 563–668
- ACT Average
- 26
- ACT Range
- 25–30
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 70%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,603
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $62,069
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 84%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyAllegheny College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 50% (12 → 6 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fondling | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 41 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 12 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 52 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 2 | 31 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 6 | 27 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Allegheny College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
PA
Allegheny College
5.69 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
SD
Oglala Lakota College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc
Lisle, IL · 1,230 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD · 1,229 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
Dickson, TN · 1,229 enrolled
Safety Score 0.81
Arizona Christian University
Glendale, AZ · 1,233 enrolled
Safety Score 1.62
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY · 1,234 enrolled
Safety Score 0.81
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Allegheny College nationally (rank #2652), regardless of size or state.
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
National Rank #2651
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ
National Rank #2653
Neumont College of Computer Science
Salt Lake City, UT
National Rank #2650
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY
National Rank #2654
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
National Rank #2649
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Allegheny College safe?
Allegheny College has a safety score of 5.69 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,652 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Allegheny College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Allegheny College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Allegheny College have fire safety data?
Yes. Allegheny College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Allegheny College's Safety Profile
Allegheny College in Meadville, PA enrolls 1,231 students and has a safety score of 5.69 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2652 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 8 in 2022 to 6 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Allegheny College's 5.69 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Allegheny College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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