Penn State Altoona’s mission is to engage our students, the local community, and the Commonwealth in the application and dissemination of knowledge through our teaching, research and outreach programs supported by a diverse and intellectually sustaining environment.
Core values
* Learning
* Student-Centeredness
* Excellence
* Citizenship
* Community
Strategic Goals
* Goal 1
Cultivate academic excellence through the support of high-quality teaching, research and service.
* Goal 2
Enrich the educational experience of all Penn State students by becoming a more student-centered University.
* Goal 3
Create a more inclusive, civil, and diverse University learning community.
* Goal 4
Develop new academic programs as resources allow, and continue to expand current academic programs to better serve our students and their communities.
* Goal 5
Serve society through teaching, research and creative activity, and service.
* Goal 6
Develop new sources of non-tuition income, increase tuition income through enrollment growth, and reduce costs through improved efficiencies.
Penn State Altoona is a commonwealth campus of The Pennsylvania State University. It is located in Logan Township, Pennsylvania, just outside of Altoona, Pennsylvania, although some of its buildings are located in the heart of Altoona's downtown.
In 1939, a citizen’s committee led by the Altoona Chamber of Commerce Chairman at the time convinced Ralph D. Hetzel, president of the Pennsylvania State College, to support an undergraduate center in Altoona. In July, the citizen’s committee launched a campaign to raise money to renovate an abandoned grade school building to house the new center. More than $5,000 was raised from 8,000 local contributors in only two months. The college opened its doors to just 119 freshmen and nine faculty members. Sixty-eight years later, Penn State Altoona numbers keep growing, with more students graduating each spring.
₭ 3,848 total students ��› 569 faculty and staff ₮ 18 baccalaureate degrees ₮ 8 associate degrees ₮ 18 minors ₮ 15 varsity athletic teams ₮ 76 clubs, student organizations, fraternities and sororities ₮ 4 residence halls
Penn State Altoona offers internships, research programs and study abroad programs along with continuing education and training. Students can complete their degrees at Penn State Altoona or transfer to another Penn State location.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 26% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference) Baseball (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference) Track (Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 10,626 | $ 16,024 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 10,148 | $ 15,546 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 478 | $ 478 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,027 | 28% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,726 | 38% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,271 | 23% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,337 | 76% | |
Any Aid: |
83% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 76% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 97% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 570 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
