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Penn State Altoona
Penn State Altoona
ALTOONA, PA . 4 Year 3.6
#1257 in Best Colleges in America
3000 IVYSIDE PARK ALTOONA, PA 16601

Overview

PennStateAltoona is a full-time four-year undergraduate campus located near Altoona, covering an area of approximately 172 acres, approximately 45 miles from the main campus, University Park. The school has approximately 2,600 undergraduate students, offers 21 bachelor's and 5 associate degree programs, and also supports Penn State's "2+2" transfer path for more than 275 majors. The student-faculty ratio is approximately 12:1, with small classes, an academic success center, internship and research opportunities, more than 60 student organizations and 17 NCAA Division III teams "Nittany Lions. Relying on Penn State's large research network, the campus combines the advantages of a private atmosphere and public resources, and is committed to cultivating well-rounded students.

Rankings

  • 75

    #75 in Best Colleges for Information Technology in America

  • 4

    #4 5 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 513

    #513 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Information Technology in America 75 of 293
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 513 of 1,517
  • Best Value Colleges in America 563 of 1,482

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B+Value
  • A Diversity
  • B Campus
  • CAthletics
  • BParty Scene
  • B Professors
  • B Location
  • B Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Business
    59 Graduates
  • Electrical Engineering Technician
    52 Graduates
  • Nursing
    48 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
    33 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    28 Graduates
  • Psychology
    27 Graduates
  • Human Development
    19 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    10 Graduates
  • Biology
    9 Graduates
  • Education
    9 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 91%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $65
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1000-1180
  • ACT Range
    20-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,821
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    81%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    64%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,125 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    119
  • Undergrads Over 25
    4%
  • Pell Grant
    29%
  • Varsity Athletes
    6%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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