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3000 Ivyside Pk
Altoona, PA 16601-3777
p. 814-949-5000
w. www.aa.psu.edu/

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringBachelor's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District4209

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
763rd for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $11,942 $11,942 $18,270
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $808 $808 $808
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $498 $498 $761
FT Graduate Tuition $15,446 $15,446 $21,806
FT Graduate Required Fees $808 $808 $808
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $644 $644 $909
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $26,854 $26,854 $33,182
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $30,796 $30,796 $37,124
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $17,692 $17,692 $24,020

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $11,464 $12,182 $11,464 $12,182 $17,246 $18,270
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,168 $1,264
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,740 $8,262
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,456 $3,510
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,946 $9,576
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $5,598 $5,706
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,222 $3,330

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$50
Graduate Application Fee$65
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 6,180 (3,138 male / 3,042 female)
Admitted 4,615 (2,337 male / 2,278 female)
Admission rate 75%
First-time Enrollment 1,476 (782 male / 694 female)
FT Enrollment 1,467 (777 male / 690 female)
PT Enrollment 9 (5 male / 4 female)
Total Enrollment4,182

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference

ACT Test Admission

1052nd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 8%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 23
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 23

SAT Test Admission

923rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 90%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 540
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 570
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 910 / 1110

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity931
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,430
Board Fee$4,360

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 36 8 12 2 724 782
Biological and Physical Sciences 4 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 16 18
Business/Commerce, General 4 150 154
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 38 40
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10 2 2 70 84
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 2 4 6
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 2 2 42 46
Elementary Education and Teaching 86 86
Engineering, General 4 32 36
English Language and Literature, General 16 16
Environmental Studies 16 16
History, General 20 20
Human Development and Family Studies, General 4 2 44 50
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6 2 42 50
Mathematics, General 8 8
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 8 8
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 84 86
Psychology, General 6 2 2 32 42
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 2 2
Visual and Performing Arts, General 8 8
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 2 2

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 1593rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $58,420 ($61,795 male / $54,291 female)
Number of FT Faculty 189 (104 male / 85 female)
Number of PT Faculty 143
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $3,298,416

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