Overview
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a public institution and commonwealth campus. It is located in Logan Township, PA. Popular areas of study include electrical and electronics engineering, nursing, and business. Study abroad options are available in places such as Costa Rica, England, and Cuba.
Acceptance Rate:
97%
Average Net Price:
$24,274
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1094
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. | $15,972 |
| 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. | $26,958 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,474 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
68%
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.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,730
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,269
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,418
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
18%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4612
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,269
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.
$14,111,039
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,441,321
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.
62%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,961
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
60%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,282
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,662
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
7134
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
78
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
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 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | November 30 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
27%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1094
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,421
Total Number of Undergrads
2,421
0
100
9%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
14%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
32
Faculty Overview
0
100
47%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
76
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
29%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
37%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lions
School Colors
navy blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
111
Total Female Athletes
84
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
18
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,200
Top 5 Cities
Altoona
Philadelphia
State College
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
Top 5 Employers
Penn State University
Penn State Altoona
Sheetz
UPMC
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Engineering
Sales
Education
Healthcare Services
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
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