School Overview
General Information
Admission Office 201 Shields Building University Park, PA 16802-1294 (814) 949-5466 (800) 848-9843 Fax: (814) 949-5564 [email protected] Contact: Richard Shaffer Director of Admissions |
Main Address 3000 Ivyside Park Altoona, PA 16601-3760 (814) 949-5000 |
Size Total undergrads: 4,013 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,476 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,870 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 75% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 87% |
College Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bacteriology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B,C Education Adult/Continuing Teacher Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Biomedical Engineering Technology A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Human Development/Family Studies A,B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Communication Disorders B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences A,B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B,C Science Technologies Biology Technician B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A,B,C Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Highlights
School Information
Phone Number: | (814) 949-5000 |
Website: | altoona.psu.edu/ |
Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
Apply Online: | admissions.psu.edu/apply/ |
Address: | 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3777 |
Setting: | City: Small |
Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
Student Population: | 0 |
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
Student-to-faculty Ratio: | to 1 |
Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
Distance Learning Students*: | 0 (0% of total students) |
Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
In-state Tuition: | $15,206 |
Out-of-state Tuition: | $24,916 |
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | % |
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $0 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.
Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
Education | 3 | ||||
Engineering | 1 | 2 | |||
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 1 | |||
English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
History | 1 | ||||
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
Psychology | 1 | ||||
Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
Grand total | 8 | 8 | 30 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $15,206 |
Out-of-state | $24,916 |
Books and supplies | $1,840 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $22,784 |
Out-of-state | $29,710 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Any student financial aid | 0 | % | – |
Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
Student loan aid | 0 | % | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Grant or scholarship aid | 0 | % | $0 |
Federal student loans | 0 | % | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona students.
Admissions Considerations
Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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Secondary school GPA | |||
Secondary school rank | |||
Secondary school record | |||
Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
Recommendations | |||
Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
Admission test scores | |||
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Enrollment, Fall 2020
Total Enrollment | 0 |
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Undergraduate enrollment | 0 |
Graduate enrollment | 0 |
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Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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