Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a Public, 4 years school located in Altoona, PA. It offers 31 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,371 students attended Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 177 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 49 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 402 (full-time) and 71 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is 17% and the retention rate is 80% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,371 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 17% |
| Number of Faculty | 226 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is $26,958
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
73% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $10,865 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $26,958 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $10,865 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 24 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 24 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 24 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 9 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 15 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Engineering | ✕ | 4 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Management Information Systems and Services (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 9 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,371 students have enrolled into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona. By gender, 1,272 male and 1,099 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,622 White (68.41%), 187 Black/African American (7.89%), 225 Hispanic (9.49%), 113 Asian (4.77%), and 447 students with other races. 108 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,371 | 1,272 | 1,099 |
| American Indian/Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 113 | 56 | 57 |
| Black/African American | 187 | 97 | 90 |
| Hispanic | 225 | 104 | 121 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| White | 1,622 | 877 | 745 |
| Two More | 89 | 50 | 39 |
| Un-Known | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Non-resident Alien | 108 | 71 | 37 |
Directory Information
- 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA
- 814-949-5000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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