Altoona, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a four-year, public school located in Altoona, PA. It is non-degree granting school.

98% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 8,447 applied, 8,283 accepted, and 850 enrolled in Penn State Altoona.
459 men and 378 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,180 SAT, 26 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,180 and ACT score is 26. The SAT score of 1180 is good, 67 to 74 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total107011801290
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530600650
Math540580640
ACT Score
Composite222628
Math182427
English202426
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $15,972 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,958 for others.
Tuition has increased by 1.09% compared to last year at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,758 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,025.
For freshmen, 742 students (83%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,730.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,371 students enrolled Penn State Altoona in 2025.
By gender, 1,272 men and 1,099 women students are enrolled.
It offers only undergraduate programs (all undergraduate students).
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37 Major Programs

  • All undergraduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Penn State Altoona is 17%.
The retention rate is 80% for full-time and 80% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
17%
Retention Rate
80%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 226 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Penn State Altoona and the average faculty salary is $85,316. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 473 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $64,334.
Number of Faculties
226
Average Faculty Salary
$85,316
Number of Staffs
473
Average Staff Salary
$64,334

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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