Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a public 4-year institution in Altoona, PA. It enrolls about 2,421 students and admits roughly 97% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Altoona, PA 16601 |
| County | Blair County |
| Enrollment | 2,421 |
| Acceptance rate | 97% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,134 / 6,942 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $15,944 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $26,668 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 18% |
| Transfer-out rate | 46% |
| Full-time retention rate | 77% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $22,506 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 530–630 |
| ACT middle 50% | 22–27 |
| Website | https://altoona.psu.edu/ |
| Phone | 8149495000 |
Admissions
About 7,134 students applied and 6,942 were admitted. Of those admitted, 859 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $15,944 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $26,668. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $22,506 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,269 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,288 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $21,857 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $26,446 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,543 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,261 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 18% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is in Altoona, PA, Blair County. Its coordinates are 40.5418, -78.4096.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
About 97% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,134 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $15,944 for in-state students and $26,668 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
About 2,421 students are enrolled.