Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

Students at Allegheny College shape their education around their interests and build connections through campus life in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Professors can serve as research mentors and career advisers. Campus tours and open-house events are available on campus and online, giving prospective students more than one way to experience the college.

Academic life follows a liberal arts model that encourages students to major and minor in different academic areas. This structure supports combinations across fields and reflects the college’s focus on individual interests. Guaranteed research and hands-on learning opportunities help students develop skills valued by employers and graduate schools. For the class of 2025, 98% of graduates were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months. Of that class, 57% began careers, 36% entered graduate or professional school, and 5% joined service or military programs.

International applicants can apply through the Allegheny portal, Apply Coalition, or the Common Application. Each route is free, and applications receive equal evaluation with the same questions and essay options. ACT and SAT scores are not required. Admissions counselors provide application and financial-aid guidance, while more than 90% of Allegheny students receive some form of financial assistance. The college has appeared in The Princeton Review’s annual “The Best Colleges” publication since 2004.

The programme emphasizes research and writing grounded in historical methodology and evidence. Students analyze how historical knowledge is constructed through primary and secondary sources. They develop skills in interpreting past events and their relevance to contemporary issues. The curriculum centers on critical analysis and original scholarly work, culminating in a senior thesis.

Focus areas include European History, American History, Non-Western History, Modern Middle East, Global History, Public History.

The major requires 46 credits, distributed across survey courses, topical seminars, a junior seminar, and a senior capstone project. The senior comp involves independent research using primary and secondary sources to produce an original thesis.

Graduates pursue roles in public history, museum work, policy, education, and nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must meet general college admission requirements. No specific prerequisites for the History major are listed. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement as part of the application.

The programme totals about 46 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 59% of applicants.