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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Tuition
26,958
Students
2,573
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

2,573

Graduation Rate

17%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.06%

Apply

8,447

Accepted

8,283

Attend

850

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$65

Graduate

$0

Test Scores

SAT Range

1070 - 1290

ACT Range

22 - 28

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$15,972

Out-of-State

$26,958

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,268

State/Local Grants

$4,548

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,576

Graduate

In-State

$25,356

Out-of-State

$33,698

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$18,868

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$14,474

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$5,020

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

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Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

50

Average Assistance

$15,020

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

1

Average Assistance

$3,750

Academics

Graduation Rate17%

Student Faculty Ratio12:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Psychology, General
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Most Popular Graduate Programs

No data available for this section.

Student Body

Students Enrolled2,573

Undergraduate

2,573

Graduate

N/A

Full-Time

98%

Part-Time

2%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Swimming

Women's

  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Swimming

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    No

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.