Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$63.4k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA
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?
Sticker price$29,764
Net price (after aid)$24,704
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$17,269
$30k – $48k$17,288
$48k – $75k$21,857
$75k – $110k$26,446
$110k+$28,543
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$63,435
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants26%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans55%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
18%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$15.9k
Out-of-state
$26.7k
Net price
$24.7k
Pell
26%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$63.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (27)
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceData ScienceWeb Development
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
1050 - 1260
ACT range
22 - 27
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- Where is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona located?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is located in Altoona, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a public university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is approximately 97%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,944 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona reports total enrollment of approximately 2,412 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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