Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
PublicMont Alto, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto, in Mont Alto, PA, is a public very small school, enrolling around 559 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 98% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Information Science/Studies (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $91,671/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,726 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.
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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 Mont Alto's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto in Mont Alto, 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 Mont Alto?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto typically score between 980–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto cost?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,841 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto?
For 2024-25, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto's published tuition and required fees were $24,134 for out-of-state students and $14,408 for in-state students -- $9,726 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 Mont Alto require students to live on campus?
No -- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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