Pennsylvania State University—Altoona

Altoona, PA

Pennsylvania State University—Altoona

Altoona, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$20,732

$31,456

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
530
75th
620
25th
520
75th
28
25th
20
75th
26
25th
19
75th
28
25th
21
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undergraduateRatios

53%

male

47%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,204
Declined 319
Total Received 7,523
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Public

2,577

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1939, Pennsylvania State University—Altoona is a public, four-year comprehensive research university that is known for its focus on undergraduate education and its commitment to providing students with a personalized learning experience. It is located on a 92-acre campus in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 2,577
Established in 1939
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

92-acre campus in Altoona (population: 44,098), 95 miles from Pittsburgh.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Pennsylvania State University—Altoona
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA
16601-3777

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
29%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
12%
Top 1/4
32%
Top 1/2
70%
Bottom 1/2
30%
Bottom 1/4
6%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
530
75th
620
25th
520
75th
28
25th
20
75th
26
25th
19
75th
28
25th
21

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 30
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,204
Declined 319
Total Received 7,523

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

83%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$10,140

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $15,944
Housing $8,508
Food $5,312
Additional fees $4,788
Books & supplies $1,840
Total $36,392
Average Financial Aid - $10,140
Total with Avg. Aid $26,252

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,226,083
State $3,141,225
Institutional $4,259,536
Other external $960,480
Total $13,587,324

Non-need-based

Federal
State $24,476
Institutional $848,245
Other external $418,212
Total $1,290,933

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 814 949-5055
F: 814 949-5536
dpp1@psu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

airsoft, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, cheerleading, equestrian sports, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

airsoft, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, cheerleading, equestrian sports, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

adventuring, army ranger challenge, basketball, bowling, dance team, floor hockey, kickball, racquetball, running, skiing, snowboarding, softball, swimming, tennis

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division III), Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Design and Applied Arts, Other yes
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Transportation and Highway Engineering yes

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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

2,577

total students

60%

in-state

40%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,577
students

Female
47%
1,217

Male
53%
1,360

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

2,499
students

Female
48%
1,188

Male
52%
1,311

3%

78
students

Female
37%
29

Male
63%
49

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

36

semester hours

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