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Name
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Address
3000 Ivyside Park
City
Altoona
State
PA, 16601-3777
Website
Phone
(814) 949-5000
Size
1,000 - 4,999
Setting
City: Small
Sector
Public, 4-year or above
Highest Offering
Bachelor's degree
Location
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona,3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, 16601-3777
Admissions
In 2015, the applicant pool for this institution was comprised of:
| Applicant Pool | Applications | Acceptances | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 2,818 | 2511 | 89% |
| Women | 2,920 | 2,618 | 89% |
| Total | 5,738 | 5,129 | 89% |
| Test Type | Score Type | 25% | 75% | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | Math | 450 | 550 | 89% |
| Writing | 430 | 530 | ||
| Critical Reading | 440 | 540 | ||
| ACT | English | 19 | 24 | 8% |
| Math | 18 | 25 | ||
| Writing | 6 | 8 | ||
| Composite | 20 | 24 |
Costs and Fees At-a-Glance
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Tuition
$22,344
Books & Supplies
$1,840
Room & Board
$10,926
Submission Requirements Checklist
The table below contains estimates costs for full-time beginning undergraduate students.
Admissions Tests
Required
Teacher Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
School GPA
Required
Class Rank
Recommended
Transcript
Required
Application Information
Application Deadline
Open
Common Application
no
Universal Application
no
Tuition
The table below contains estimates costs for full-time beginning undergraduate students.
| Location | 2012 - 13 | 2013 - 14 | 2014 - 15 | 2015 - 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In District | $13,900 | $14,240 | $14,588 | $14,610 |
| In State | $13,900 | $14,240 | $14,588 | $14,610 |
| Out Of State | $20,794 | $21,302 | $21,820 | $22,344 |
| Cost | 2012 - 13 | 2013 - 14 | 2014 - 15 | 2015 - 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $1,568 | $1,696 | $1,760 | $1,840 |
| Room & Board | $9,702 | $10,116 | $10,548 | $10,926 |
Enrollments
In 2015, the enrollment at this institution was comprised of:
| Degree Type | Part Time | Full Time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 155 | 3,684 | 3,839 |
| Graduate | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Undergraduate | 154 | 3,684 | 3,838 |
Student Body
In 2015, for all enrolled students the ratio of men to women:
In 2015, for all enrolled students the racial breakdown was:
Financial Aid
Below is the average financial aid information for those who were entering postsecondary education for the first time in 2015.
| Grant | Num Students | Pct Students | Avg Amount | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant | 432 | 29% | $4,652 | $2,009,683 |
| State/Local Grant | 414 | 28% | $3,258 | $1,348,771 |
| Institution Grant | 681 | 46% | $4,118 | $2,804,616 |
| Loan Aid | 979 | 66% | $8,845 | $8,659,268 |
| Total Aid | 894 | 60% | $6,894 | $6,163,070 |
To calculate how much attending this institution might cost you, you can visit the net price calculatoron the institution's website.
Financial aid is only available to those who qualify
Athletics
Conference
NCAA Division III (without football)
Total Male Participants
116
Total Female Participants
100
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