Overview
Penn State Mont Alto is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University offering five bachelor’s and eight associate degrees and certificates. Students at Penn State Mont Alto also have the option to begin over 160 other majors before transferring to another campus. Penn State Mont Alto’s Forest Technology program is home to America’s first public forest academy and one of 24 departments accredited by the Society of American Foresters. The campus sits in a woodland area and is encompassed by an arboretum featuring over 1000 types of trees.
Acceptance Rate:
91%
Average Net Price:
$20,785
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1084
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,380 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $23,872 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,022 |
| Books and Supplies | $1840 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,124
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,434
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,719
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
27%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3672
58%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,434
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$4,131,050
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$503,127
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,319
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247
Students receiving federal loans
59%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,428
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,098
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
678
Students Applied
28
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 |
Application Fee
$65
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
29%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
Average SAT Composite: 1084
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
670
Total Number of Undergrads
670
0
100
10%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
12%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
17
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
25%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
1
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,200
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingNot only am I learning educational material from wonderful professors but I am always learning how to live and manage my time on a small campus in the middle of nowhere.
Kevin from Washington, DC
Penn State Mont Alto is a beautiful school and i cant wait to go there. I've learned so much just going there and talking to the advisors and the financial aid Mr's. Gilland. This college has one of the most percentages of graduates and one of the least percentages of transfer and dropouts. I'm extremely happy to be accepted to this school and can't wait to start this fall.
Erin from Three Springs, PA
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