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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Science & Tech Programs

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a public institution located in Altoona, PA. A Smaller City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?

Contact information for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3777
Phone:	8149495000
Website:	altoona.psu.edu/
Admissions:	altoona.psu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	altoona.psu.edu/tuition-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Here’s what Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona admits 98%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

24% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 650. Math scores were between 540 and 640.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1070 to 1290. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona ranged between 22 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,575	3,512	98%
Women	4,812	4,711	98%

Can I Afford Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?

The average net price after aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is $24,704. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$15,388
In-State Fees	$584
Out-of-State Tuition	$26,374
Out-of-State Fees	$584
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,972
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$26,958

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 35% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona receive some form of financial aid (854 students).

Approximately 73% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,865 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,491.

Student Loan Debt

54% of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,127 per year.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Undergraduate Student Diversity

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,412 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	115
Black or African American	190
Hispanic	229
White	1,649
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	91
Non-Resident	110

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	513
New York	51
New Jersey	50
Virginia	39
Maryland	29

Additionally, approximately 4.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

334 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona took at least one online class — of those, 1 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.