Outcomes at Penn State Altoona
Graduation Rate
16.50%
Transfer-out Rate
45.10%
Retention Rate
80.00%
The graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is 16.50% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 187 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,133 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 69.11%.
The transfer-out rate is 45.10% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 80% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona. 187 students have completed and 511 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 24 students still enrolled and 411 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,133 | 1,124 | 9 |
| Completers | 187 (16.50%) | 184 | 3 |
| Transfer-out | 511 (45.10%) | 510 | 1 |
| Still Enrolled | 24 (2.12%) | 24 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 411 (36.28%) | 406 | 5 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 139 students have completed in 4 years and additional 38 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 139 (12.37%) |
56 (9.11%) |
83 (16.31%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 38 (3.38%) |
20 (3.25%) |
18 (3.54%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 5 (0.44%) |
4 (0.65%) |
1 (0.20%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16.50% (187/1,133) | 13.43% (83/618) | 20.19% (104/515) |
| Asian | 8.57% (3/35) | 5.00% (1/20) | 13.33% (2/15) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 8.70% (6/69) | 4.35% (1/23) | 10.87% (5/46) |
| Hispanic | 12.96% (7/54) | 0.00% (0/24) | 23.33% (7/30) |
| White | 19.44% (166/854) | 16.74% (80/478) | 22.87% (86/376) |
| Two or More Race | 13.33% (4/30) | 0.00% (0/15) | 26.67% (4/15) |