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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona

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3000 Ivyside Pk
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601-3777
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

3000 Ivyside Pk
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601-3777
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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona at a Glance

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona is a medium-sized, primarily nonresidential public college located in the small city of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Currently, there are roughly 4,294 students enrolled, 50% of which are male and 50% female. Athletically, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona is an NCAA III school and is part of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate.

General Information

Student Count:4,294
Gender Ratio:50% Male, 50% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's and Associate's
School Setting:Medium-sized four-year, primarily nonresidential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Small City
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$11,942
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$18,270
Yearly Room:$4,430
Yearly Board:$4,360
In-state Cost (On Campus):$26,854
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$33,182

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(814) 949-5000
Athletic Phone:(814) 949-5410

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:931 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:Not Applicable
On-campus Day Care:No

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona Admissions & Academics

On average, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona has around 6,180 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Recommended
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Recommended
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:6,180
Male Applicants:3,138
Female Applicants:3,042
% Male Applicants:51%
% Female Applicants:49%
Total Admitted:4,615
Admitted Males:2,337
Admitted Females:2,278
% Admitted Males:51%
% Admitted Females:49%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:1,317
Percent Who Submit SAT:90%
ACT Scores Submitted:117
Percent Who Submit ACT:8%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:440
25th% Math:470
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:540
75th% Math:570
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:19
25th% Math:19
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:20
75th% Reading:23
75th% Math:25
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:23

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona Athletics
"Home of the Lions"

General Lions Sports Info

Division:NCAA III
Conference:Allegheny Mountain Collegiate
Team Colors:Navy and White
Stadium Name:Spring Run Stadium
Stadium Capacity:2,000
Gym Name:Alder Athletic Comp
Gym Capacity:700

Lions Contact Info

Phone:(814) 949-5000
Athletic Phone:(814) 949-5410
Website:http://www.aa.psu.edu/
Athletic Website:http://www.altoona.psu.edu

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona Campus & Student Body

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona offers a total of 19 different majors and 2 degree award levels: Bachelor's and Associate's.

Student Body Info

White:82.7%
Afr. American:6.9%
Unknown:4.5%
Hispanic:2.7%
Asian:2.2%
Non-resident:0.8%
Nat. American:0.1%
Multi-Ethnic:0.0%
Pac. Islander:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYes
EducationYes
EngineeringYes
Engineering TechnologiesYes
English & LiteratureYes
Health ProfessionsYesYes
HistoryYes
Human SciencesYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYes
Liberal ArtsYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYes
Natural ResourcesYes
PsychologyYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes

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