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Allen College

Private nonprofit Waterloo, IA · Urban · Plains · 60% data
A Earnings D Diversity
Earnings (10yr)
$71,261 A
Top 7% nationally — exceptional earning power
Enrollment
261
Earnings +75% vs avg

Bottom line: A B- overall grade — average outcomes for a U.S. college.

What The Data Says

  1. A B- overall — outcomes above the typical U.S. college.

  2. Graduates earn 75% more than the national college median.

About Allen College

Allen College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.

Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.

Institutional Profile

Institution Type
Private Special-Focus Institution
Carnegie Class
Special Focus
Enrollment
261
Setting
Urban
Primary Strengths
Health Professions

Why students choose Allen College

Exceptional earning outcomes
Graduate earnings in the top 7% of colleges
Strength in Health Professions
Its most-awarded field of study

CollegeRanker Report Card

Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.

B-
Top 31% overall
A
Earnings
$71,261 median
D
Diversity
0.41 index

Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.

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Overview

Allen College is a solid choice for students focused on health professions. With an enrollment of 261, it has a close-knit feel, allowing for personalized attention. Students here dive deep into programs that prepare them for various roles in healthcare, which is a critical area of need in today's job market.

After graduation, students can expect to earn an average of $71,261 within ten years. This figure highlights the potential for a stable and rewarding career in health-related fields. While the specific mobility rates aren't provided, this earning potential suggests that graduates are likely to find good opportunities in the workforce.

On the financial side, students graduate with a median debt of $18,750, which is manageable given their earning potential. Although the net price after aid isn’t specified, the relatively low debt load means many students can thrive without being burdened by high financial obligations. This environment is especially suited for those committed to making a difference in health care and who value a supportive community.

Can I Get In?

How selective Allen College is — and how your numbers stack up.

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3.0
Test Score
1050
21

Academics & Admissions

Is It Hard to Get Into Allen College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

As a private institution in Waterloo, Iowa, Allen College enrolls students across a range of programs.

Full-Time Faculty
61%
Faculty Salary (mo)
$8,203
Student–Faculty Ratio
9:1
Diversity Index
0.41

Can I Afford It?

What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Allen College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

The median graduate leaves with about $18,750 in federal student loans.

Median Debt
$18,750
Pell Grant Rate
24%
Federal Loan Rate
68%

What Happens After?

Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.

Graduate Outcomes

Is Allen College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of Allen College earn a median of $71,261, well above the national average for bachelor's degree holders.

6 Years After Entry
$65,078
8 Years
$66,161
10 Years
$71,261
Debt-to-Earnings
0.26x
Earning > $25K
91%

Earnings Trajectory

$65,078 6yr $66,161 8yr $71,261 10yr

How Allen Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGEarnings 10yr$71KMedian Debt$19KPell Grant Rate24%

Does It Change Lives?

Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?

Institutional Finances

Data: NCES IPEDS

Endowment
$9,850,563
Federal Grants
$1,340,023
Investment Income
$28

Top Programs

The fields Allen College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.

Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.

Top Careers

Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Allen College's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Hard to Get Into Allen College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

As a private institution in Waterloo, Iowa, Allen College enrolls students across a range of programs.

How Much Does It Cost to Attend Allen College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

The median graduate leaves with about $18,750 in federal student loans.

Is Allen College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of Allen College earn a median of $71,261, well above the national average for bachelor's degree holders.

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