Overview
Student Population
| Location | Altoona, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Penn State Altoona is a mid-size four year public college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,486 prospective students applied, and 4,077 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,141 enrolled in the school. 3,125 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 119 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $14,214 plus fees of $984. Penn State Altoona is ranked 737 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1180 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.04 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $984 |
| Room and Board | $11,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,396 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $984 |
| Room and Board | $11,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,648 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Business | 17% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 13% |
| Engineering | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214689 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Altoona.