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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

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Rating

Public

Type

3,450

Students

$23,924

Tuition

76%

Acceptance

#738

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Altoona, PA

3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3777

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a small public university located in Altoona, PA ranked 66th in Pennsylvania. It has a total of 3,450 full-time undergraduate students. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona offers 46 different majors and is best known for its Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies, Computer and Information Systems Security, and Information Technology Administration and Management programs (nationally ranked 1st, 20th, and 34th respectively). With an annual tuition of $14,214 for students from Pennsylvania and $23,924 for those from out-of-state, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is somewhat moderately high-priced. 60.08% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, working. After finishing college, alumni go on to earn near $50,100 per year, which is 21% above the national median.
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Cost

$24,916
Bellow Average

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

$24,916

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$43,428

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

-

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

76%Acceptance
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

76%

National

69%
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% of students submit

Admissions Yield

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% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Application Fee

$65

Students

3,450Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

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Part-Time

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Male

55%

In-state

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Female

45%

Out of state

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Undergrads Over 25

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International

7%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
18% Business/Commerce, General17% Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology15% Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin50% Others

18% Business/Commerce, General

17% Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology

15% Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin

50% Others

Business/Commerce, General

18%

56 Graduates

Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology

17%

52 Graduates

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin

15%

47 Graduates

Psychology, General

9%

27 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

9%

27 Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

7%

21 Graduates

Human Development and Family Studies, General

6%

18 Graduates

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

3%

9 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

3%

8 Graduates

Academics

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Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

Number of Library Books

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Academic Spend per Student

$4,823

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

82%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$40,100/Year

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

$40,100

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$40,100

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$50,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

60%