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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a Public institution located in Altoona, PA. The... school has approximately 3451 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $82,495. The average age of students entering Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is 22. The most popular programs at the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are: Engineering (20%), Health Professions And Related Programs (14%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (14%), Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (10%) and Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (8%).


Tuition & Fees
$23,692
Admissions Rate
92%
Average Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Average SAT Score
1189

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.

Tuition & Fees
$23,692
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$6,483
Total Expected Costs
$30,175

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$23,927
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $18,337
$30,001 - $48,000 $19,236
$48,001 - $75,000 $21,568
$75,001 - $110,000 $26,361
$110,000 + $28,617

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.

3,451 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 55%

Female Students: 45%

98% Full Time / 2% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 22

Low Income Students: 30%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Students Receiving Federal Loans
64%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$270

The graduation rate at the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
64%
Students who Return after their First Year
82%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering

Associate Degrees
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

Certificate/Diploma
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Engineering
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
  • Health Professions and Related Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related

Most Popular Programs
  • Engineering (20%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (14%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (14%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (10%)
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (8%)