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Allegheny Wesleyan College

Salem, OH · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Connection

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Allegheny Wesleyan College is a Bible college in Salem, Ohio, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education to grant associate and bachelor's degrees. Its 2026-27 catalog sets chapel on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, requires dorm students to attend, and requires full-time students to take part in Christian Service. Its Bachelor of Arts requires a minimum of thirty hours in Bible and theology and includes a Statement of Faith.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “The Cross-Cultural Missions Program is designed to prepare students to serve in the missionary outreach of the Christian faith.”

    Source: awc.edu

  • “Dorm prayer meetings are often conducted by the respective deans.”

    Source: awc.edu

  • “All full-time students at Allegheny Wesleyan College are required to participate in Christian Service ministries and report their assignments weekly to the Christian Service Director.”

    Source: awc.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

Chapel services are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and a thirty-minute prayer meeting is held in the chapel on Tuesday and Thursday.

Source: awc.edu
Where do I find community?

Many students attend local community churches, and others get involved in outreach ministries.

Source: awc.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Full-time students must take part in Christian service ministries and report their assignments weekly; with approval, a short-term cross-cultural missions trip can count for elective credit.

Source: awc.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings: three times a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings are another significant part”
      Chapel services are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Dorm students are required to attend and off-campus students must attend in some cases.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dorm students are required to attend; off-campus students must attend, if they have a class”
      Dorm students are required to attend chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Tuesday and Thursday a thirty minute prayer meeting is held in the chapel before”
      Prayer meetings are held in the chapel on Tuesday and Thursday.
      “a fast and prayer service is normally held each week along with a Wednesday evening prayer meeting.”
      A weekly fast and prayer service and a Wednesday evening prayer meeting are held.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “On Tuesday and Thursday a thirty minute prayer meeting is held in the chapel before”
      Prayer meetings are held in the chapel on Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (The catalog requires a minimum of thirty hours in Bible and theology for the Bachelor of Arts. Required lists include BIB 111, BIB 112, BTH 215, BTH 236 and BTH 452 (Apologetics).)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027, Degreesawc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts includes a minimum of thirty hours in Bible and theology, as well”
      The Bachelor of Arts requires at least thirty hours in Bible and theology.
      “BIB 111 Old Testament Literature 3 BIB 112 New Testament Literature 3”
      Old Testament and New Testament Literature are required courses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (BIB 111 Old Testament Literature and BIB 112 New Testament Literature are required in the bachelor's program lists.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027, Course requirementsawc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIB 111 Old Testament Literature 3 BIB 112 New Testament Literature 3”
      Old Testament and New Testament Literature are required courses.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (A stated general-studies outcome is to evaluate humanities and science through a biblical worldview.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027, General Studies outcomesawc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Evaluate topics in humanities and science courses through a biblical worldview.”
      A general-studies outcome is to evaluate humanities and science through a biblical worldview.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027, Degreesawc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “as well as a major in Pastoral Ministries, Christian Missions, Elementary Education, Music Education, or Religious Studies.”
      Bachelor's students take a major in Pastoral Ministries, Christian Missions, or Religious Studies, among others.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027, Statement of Faithawc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The theological statement to which Allegheny Wesleyan College will always subscribe and to which it expects all students to affirm their allegiance”
      The college publishes a Statement of Faith.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

72 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Three named staff: the Pastoral Ministries Director, the Dean of Students and the Dean of Women. The catalog says the deans conduct dorm prayer meetings. Only the Pastoral Ministries Director serves spiritual life directly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty and Staff | Allegheny Wesleyan Collegeawc.edu/faculty-and-staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dr. Nathan McQuistan, DMin Pastoral Ministries Director”
      A Pastoral Ministries Director is on staff.
      “Blake Quales, MAT & PhD Dean of Students”
      A Dean of Students is on staff.
      “Bethany Peters, BA Dean of Women”
      A Dean of Women is on staff.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (Revival meetings each semester, plus the missionary convention and the Van Wormer Lectures.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Highlights during the year are the missionary convention, college revivals, Van Wormer Lectures, midweek services, chapel services and prayer meetings.”
      Spiritual emphasis highlights include revivals, a missionary convention and lectures.
      “A revival meeting is scheduled at the early part of each semester to help set a spiritual”
      A revival meeting is scheduled each semester.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Mission Band consists of students and faculty who are interested in the work of missions.”
      A student Mission Band is organized.
      “The Ministerial Association is composed of students who are enrolled in the Pastoral Ministries Program”
      A student Ministerial Association is organized.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (The catalog names deans for the residence halls and says dorm prayer meetings are often conducted by them.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Dorm prayer meetings are often conducted by the respective deans.”
      Dorm prayer meetings are led by the deans of the residence halls.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (A Christian Service Director receives weekly Christian Service reports.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time students at Allegheny Wesleyan College are required to participate in Christian Service ministries and report their assignments weekly to the Christian Service Director. The equivalent of three semester hours of non-academic credit must be earned to meet this requirement for the BA degree”
      Full-time students must participate in Christian Service and report to the Christian Service Director.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

85 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Christian Service program has a director and weekly reports.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time students at Allegheny Wesleyan College are required to participate in Christian Service ministries and report their assignments weekly to the Christian Service Director. The equivalent of three semester hours of non-academic credit must be earned to meet this requirement for the BA degree”
      Full-time students must participate in Christian Service and report to the Christian Service Director.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (All full-time students must take part in Christian Service for three semester hours of non-academic credit (BA).)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time students at Allegheny Wesleyan College are required to participate in Christian Service ministries and report their assignments weekly to the Christian Service Director. The equivalent of three semester hours of non-academic credit must be earned to meet this requirement for the BA degree”
      Full-time students must participate in Christian Service and report to the Christian Service Director.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Field Studies in Missions is an elective short-term cross-cultural missions trip.)
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “With approval of the Missions Program Director, students may earn elective credit through participation in a short-term cross-cultural missions trip”
      Students may take an elective short-term cross-cultural missions trip.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Many students become directly involved in local community churches which they attend; others become involved in various outreach ministries”
      Students serve in local churches and outreach ministries.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (2)
    1. Degrees | Allegheny Wesleyan Collegeawc.edu/degrees · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Cross-Cultural Missions Program is designed to prepare students to serve in the missionary outreach of the Christian faith.”
      A Cross-Cultural Missions program prepares students for missionary outreach.
    2. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “With approval of the Missions Program Director, students may earn elective credit through participation in a short-term cross-cultural missions trip”
      Students may take an elective short-term cross-cultural missions trip.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “to demonstrate a vision for reaching the lost and a sensitivity to the needs of people”
      Christian service aims at reaching the lost.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and dorm students are required to attend.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings are another significant part”
      Chapel services are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
      “Dorm students are required to attend; off-campus students must attend, if they have a class”
      Dorm students are required to attend chapel.
  • The Bachelor of Arts requires at least thirty hours in Bible and theology, including Old and New Testament Literature.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027, Degreesawc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts includes a minimum of thirty hours in Bible and theology, as well”
      The Bachelor of Arts requires at least thirty hours in Bible and theology.
      “BIB 111 Old Testament Literature 3 BIB 112 New Testament Literature 3”
      Old Testament and New Testament Literature are required courses.
  • Revival meetings are held each semester, with a missionary convention and lectures during the year.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Highlights during the year are the missionary convention, college revivals, Van Wormer Lectures, midweek services, chapel services and prayer meetings.”
      Spiritual emphasis highlights include revivals, a missionary convention and lectures.
      “A revival meeting is scheduled at the early part of each semester to help set a spiritual”
      A revival meeting is scheduled each semester.
  • Full-time students take part in Christian Service, and the program has a director who receives weekly reports.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All full-time students at Allegheny Wesleyan College are required to participate in Christian Service ministries and report their assignments weekly to the Christian Service Director. The equivalent of three semester hours of non-academic credit must be earned to meet this requirement for the BA degree”
      Full-time students must participate in Christian Service and report to the Christian Service Director.

Concerns

  • No official page describes a required course as a Christian worldview course.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog 2026-2027, Course requirementsawc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIB 111 Old Testament Literature 3 BIB 112 New Testament Literature 3”
      Old Testament and New Testament Literature are required courses.

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Campus ministry home

Allegheny Wesleyan College chapel

  • Address: 2161 Woodsdale Road, Salem, OH 44460
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, library, residence halls

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Source: awc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, awc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. College Catalog 2026-2027awc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/COLLEGE-CATALOG-2026-2027-final-edition.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “All full-time students at Allegheny Wesleyan College are required to participate in Christian Service ministries and report their assignments weekly to the Christian Service Director. The equivalent of three semester hours of non-academic credit must be earned to meet this requirement for the BA degree”
    Full-time students must participate in Christian Service and report to the Christian Service Director.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

  • Field Studies in MissionsOff campus
    An elective short-term cross-cultural missions trip, approved by the Missions Program Director.
    awc.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Mission BandOn campus
    A student and faculty group interested in missions; it leads one Wednesday evening prayer meeting per month.
    awc.edu
  • Ministerial AssociationOn campus
    A student group for those in the Pastoral Ministries program and others.
    awc.edu

Retreats 1

  • College revivalsOn campus
    Early in each semester
    A revival meeting at the start of each semester.
    awc.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$4,614
$30,001–$48,000$5,517
$48,001–$75,000$6,767

Full cost of attendance before aid: $14,612 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
70
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 50% · Women 50%
Total students70
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$5,355
Cost of attendance (per year)$14,612
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
46%
First-year retention36%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$37,453
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $779 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants50%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

SettingRural
Part-time undergraduates22%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older4%
On-campus room and board (per year)$4,000
Students per faculty member6 to 1
Faculty who are full-time38%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$8,460IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline serviceAkron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)About 31 miles away
Nearest major airportPittsburgh International Airport (PIT)About 42 miles away
Town population11,758Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or morePittsburghAbout 55 miles away
Typical weather26°F in January · 71°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Millport 4 NE, OH, about 7 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Allegheny Wesleyan College a Christian college?
Yes. Allegheny Wesleyan College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Connection.
Is Allegheny Wesleyan College Compass Recommended?
Yes. Allegheny Wesleyan College meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 200873
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Other Protestant
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