Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA
PublicUrbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
97%
Enrollment
2,412
Graduation Rate
18%
Student-Faculty Ratio
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Retention Rate
77%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)10501260
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2227
136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$15,944
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,668
Avg Net Price
$24,704
Room & Board
$13,820
Total COA
$31,725
Median Debt
$25,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$17,269
$30,001–48,000
$17,288
$48,001–75,000
$21,857
$75,001–110,000
$26,446
$110,001+
$28,543
Pell Grant Rate: 26%
Federal Loan Rate: 55%

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Sticker Price$40,488
Estimated Net Price$24,704 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
18%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Retention Rate
77%
Median Debt
$25,000

Top Programs

Health Professions
22.9%
Business & Marketing
13.0%
Engineering Technology
10.2%
Computer Science
8.6%
Education
7.9%
Criminal Justice
6.0%
Engineering
4.8%
Psychology
4.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.8%
Family & Consumer Sciences
3.2%

Demographics

Men 54%Women 46%
White
72.4%
Black
6.4%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian
4.3%
Two or More
3.5%
International
4.6%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-01
App Fee (Domestic)$65
App Fee (International)$75

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.