Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $20,444 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,444 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | Not available | State avg: $17,049. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.62% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 62.23% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Allen College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$20,444
Books and supplies
$800
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$21,244
Average net price
Not available
Average aid coverage
Not available
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Allen College pays approximately Not available per year after grants and aid. This is above the Iowa average of $17,049 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Allen College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Iowa and national averages.
Allen College net price
Not available
Iowa average
$17,049
National average
$17,506
Allen College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $20,444 and average net price at Not available. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$20,444
Current net price
Not available
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Allen College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$71,261
Undergraduates
279
10-Year Median Earnings - Allen College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Allen College graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Allen College?
Undergraduates
279
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.62%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
62.23%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.62% of Allen College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 62.23% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Accreditation
Allen College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Allen College is listed at 1990 Heath St, Waterloo, IA 50703-1999. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Allen College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen College | Not available | $20,444 | Not available | $71,261 |
| Drake University | 64.13% | $49,944 | $30,042 | $71,901 |
| University of Iowa | 84.67% | $32,927 | $21,398 | $64,762 |
| Iowa State University | 89.13% | $27,683 | $18,165 | $63,386 |
| Grinnell College | 12.68% | $64,862 | $15,608 | $62,830 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Waterloo schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Waterloo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Allen College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Allen College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Allen College tuition?
Allen College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $20,444.
What is Allen College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $71,261 for Allen College.
Is Allen College accredited?
Allen College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Allen College?
The local dataset lists 279 undergraduate students at Allen College.
What percentage of Allen College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Allen College in the local dataset is 26.62%.
What is the federal loan rate at Allen College?
The federal loan rate for Allen College in the local dataset is 62.23%.
Where should I verify Allen College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Allen College or the latest official federal education data.