Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
PublicAltoona, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, in Altoona, PA, is a public small school, enrolling around 2,367 students. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 98%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $120,729/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,986 more per year in tuition and fees (1.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona in Altoona, PA admits approximately 98% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona typically score between 1070–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona typically score between 22–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona cost?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona's total cost of attendance is reported at $32,559 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
For 2024-25, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona's published tuition and required fees were $26,958 for out-of-state students and $15,972 for in-state students -- $10,986 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona require students to live on campus?
No -- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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