Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a mid-sized, public institution in Altoona, PA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,367 students. The acceptance rate is 98%. 17% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $63,435.
98%
Acceptance
$22,213
Net price
2,367
Enrollment
17%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
98%
Acceptance rate
1,187
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$22,213
Average net price
$15,972
In-state tuition
$26,958
Out-of-state tuition
$14,474
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$32,559
Total cost of attendance
29%
Students receiving Pell grants
54%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$63,435
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,620
Median earnings (6 yrs)
17%
Graduation rate
80%
Retention rate
84%
Earn more than a HS grad
$3,624
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,367
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
29%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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