Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
tuition & fees
$26,668
graduate tuition & fees
$33,020
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
2,577
online students
1
Number of Programs
31
Financial Aid Amount
$10,140
SAT Scores
1,160
Graduation Rate
16%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a Public, 4 years college located in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
It has a total enrollment of 2,577 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree. Penn State Altoona's acceptance rate is 97.00% last year (undergraduate school).
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3777 |
| Phone | 814-949-5000 |
| WEB | https://altoona.psu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://altoona.psu.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid | https://altoona.psu.edu/tuition-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tuition.psu.edu/CostEstimate.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://altoona.psu.edu/offices-divisions/academic-affairs/veterans-education-benefits |
| Athletic | https://www.ncaa.org/ |
| Disability Service | https://altoona.psu.edu/offices-divisions/student-affairs/health-wellness/student-disability-resources |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is 97.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.99%. The application fees are $65 for undergraduate programs and $65 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.99 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $65 |
Tuition & Fees
Penn State Altoona's 2024 tuition & fees is $15,944 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,668 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.13% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($26,370).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $25,082 for Pennsylvania residents and $33,020 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.09% compared to the last year's rate.
| Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,944 | $26,668 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $25,082 | $33,020 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 2,577 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,577 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,577 |
| Online Enrollment | 1 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Penn State Altoona offers 31 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Penn State Altoona
| Number of programs | 31 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |