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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto

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Mont Alto, PA

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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

Admit rate98%
SAT range980–1300
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads559
Yield (admits who enroll)31%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,841
4-year grad rate29%
Median earnings, 10yr out$63,435

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans51%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"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

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$73,308/yr
Business/Commerce, General$65,292/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Information Science/Studies$91,671/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$45,943/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$91,032/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$75,396/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$58,195/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,543/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$40,036/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity305
Typical room charge$6,644
Typical board charge$5,610

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

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.

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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