Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
School Information
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601-3777
P: (814) 949-5000
Calendar: Semester
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Public, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Public, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Students & Faculty
Students
- 4,415Total Students
- 2,330Male Students
- 2,085Female Students
- 50Total Intl Students
- 32Intl Male Students
- 18Intl Female Students
Faculty
- Not setTotal Faculty
- 294Male Faculty
- 237Female Faculty
- 19:1Student/Fac Ratio
Tuition Information
$
20,408
Out of State Tuition
$
1,536
Books & Supplies
$
9,432
Room & Board
$
4,050
Other Expenses
$
35,426
Total
Admissions
5,739
total applicants
77%
admitted (4435)
25%
enrolled (1441)
SAT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
460-570
Math
440-530
Reading
440-530
Writing
ACT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
20-24
Composite
19-24
Math
19-24
English
Other Requirements
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
- Certificate
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctorate
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Business/Commerce, General | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ||||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ||||||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| English Language and Literature, General | ||||||
| Environmental Studies | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ||||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||||
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ||||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | ||||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | ||||||