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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA · Public
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At a glance

98.1%

Acceptance rate

1,163

SAT Average

$24,704

Avg net price

2,412

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,163
SAT Reading/Writing530–650
SAT Math540–640
ACT Composite22–28
Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Associate’s 9Bachelor’s 317
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 84
Associate’s 3Bachelor’s 51
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 41
Associate’s 1Bachelor’s 26
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 20
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 16
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 16
Associate’s 1Bachelor’s 15
Associate’s 1Bachelor’s 12
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 9
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 7
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 5
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 4
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 3
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 3
Associate’s 3Bachelor’s 2
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 2
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 1
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 0
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 0
College athletics

NCAA program details

NCAA program

Penn State University, Altoona

Primary division
Division III
Primary conference
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Projected sponsored sports18
BaseballMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's SoccerMen's Swimming & DivingMen's TennisMen's Volleyball

Athletic participation

253 unique student-athletes · 16 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Students interested in the University Park campus may apply for Early Action by submitting the application by November 1 and selecting the Early Action option.

Nov 1, 2026

Rolling admission

No deadline

FAFSA due Dec 1

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$15,388
Required fees
$584
Food and housing
$14,474
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$5,020
Total
$36,666
Total by year
  1. $33,71819–20
  2. $35,51622–23
  3. $36,39223–24
  4. $36,66624–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $24,704 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation14%
6-year graduation18%
Retention rate77%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$63,435
Median debt$25,000
Campus
Enrollment2,412
Student-faculty ratio12:1
SettingCity

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