Allegheny College Launches New Academic Year with Over Ten Percent More New Students

Allegheny College faculty, administrators, and students celebrated the start of the 2024-2025 academic year during a matriculation ceremony that welcomed a larger new student class, with over ten percent growth in new student enrollment and a record percentage of international students.

In addition to President Ron Cole, speakers included First Year Class Dean Aascha Brown-Gregg, Allegheny Student Government President Ella DeRose '27, Honor Committee Chair Nealey Clare Wheat '25, Professor Betsy Getschman and Professor James Niblock, who, along with members of the Allegheny Choir led the singing of the school's alma mater.

The ceremony culminated a busy week preparing students for the new academic year. Faculty, staff, and student leaders executed a robust orientation dubbed the Weekend of Welcome (WOW), helping new students become integrated and feel supported right from the start.

The college enrolled 352 new students, including 329 first-year and 23 transfer students. Vice President for Enrollment Management, Jennifer Winge, said, "From Ghana to Georgia, New York to Nepal, our new class brings varied life experiences and global perspectives that will enrich our campus community."

Key highlights of the Class of 2028 include:

• Students from 34 States and 24 Countries
• 7% are International Students
• 26% are U.S. Students of Color
• Top States: PA, OH, NY, MD and TX
• Top Countries: Nepal, Ghana, Germany, Vietnam and Brazil
• 25% First-Generation
• Nearly 50% graduated in the top 25% of their high school class

"The first week of the new school year is always brimming with energy. Between new programs and a range of initiatives to benefit student learning and outcomes, I am truly excited for this year," said President Cole.

Classes began on August 27, 2024.

Photo Credit: Bill Owens, '74

About Allegheny College

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation's most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the unique requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold to provide creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for in-demand careers in today's global economy and preparing graduates for jobs that may not even exist yet. Located in western Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope's "Colleges That Change Lives." In its 2024 rankings, U.S. News & World Reportrecognized Allegheny College as one of the country's top 100 national liberal arts colleges - and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities.

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