Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a public university located in Altoona, PA, serving approximately 2,412 students. It has an acceptance rate of 97%.
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Tuition
$15,944
Acceptance
97.31%
Students
2,412
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,944
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,668
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,820
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,448
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
18%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97.31%
SAT range
1050 - 1260
ACT range
22 - 27
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,412
Undergrads
2,412
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
26
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
10
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.41
Property Rate / 1,000
2.07
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Altoona
Violent Rate / 100k
352
Property Rate / 100k
1,870
Location
Institution does not report this
Altoona, PA 16601
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