School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3777
Phone814-949-5000
WEBhttps://altoona.psu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://altoona.psu.edu/admissions
Financial Aidhttps://altoona.psu.edu/tuition-financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://tuition.psu.edu/CostEstimate.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://altoona.psu.edu/offices-divisions/academic-affairs/veterans-education-benefits
Athletichttps://www.ncaa.org/
Disability Servicehttps://altoona.psu.edu/offices-divisions/student-affairs/health-wellness/student-disability-resources
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree OfferedBachelor's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is 95.76% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.56%. The application fees are $65 for undergraduate programs and $65 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate95.76 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)12.56 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$65
Graduate Application Fees$65

Tuition & Fees

Penn State Altoona's 2024 tuition & fees is $15,944 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,668 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.13% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($26,370).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $25,082 for Pennsylvania residents and $33,020 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.09% compared to the last year's rate.
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$15,944$26,668
Graduate Tuition & Fees$25,082$33,020
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 2,577 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students2,577
Undergraduate Students2,577
Online Enrollment1

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Penn State Altoona offers 27 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Penn State Altoona
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs27 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification