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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Tuition
26,668
Students
2,736
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

2,736

Graduation Rate

18%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.31%

Apply

7,134

Accepted

6,942

Attend

859

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$65

Graduate

$65

Test Scores

Sat Range

1050 - 1260

Act Range

22 - 27

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

$15,944

Out-of-State

$26,668

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,269

State/Local Grants

$4,612

Institutional/Scholarships

$5,418

Graduate

In-State

$25,082

Out-of-State

$33,020

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$19,662

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$13,820

Books & Supplies

$1,840

Personal Expenses

$4,788

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

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)

58

Average Assistance

$14,553

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

3

Average Assistance

$3,833

Academics

Graduation Rate18%

Student Faculty Ratio11:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

No data available for this section.

Student Body

Students Enrolled2,736

Undergraduate

2,736

Graduate

N/A

Full-Time

98

Part-Time

2

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Swimming

Women's

  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Swimming
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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