Find Scholarships That Fit You
Want funding for college that doesn't need to be paid back? Explore College Confidential's new scholarship tool and search for scholarships that are tailored to you.
Saved to My Favorites.
View My Favorites
Penn State Altoona
Altoona,
PA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate96%
Media (1)
About Penn State Altoona
Penn State Altoona is a public, state institution in the suburb of Altoona, Pennsylvania. Penn State Altoona was founded in 1939. The college enrolls around 2,577 students per year, including 2,643 undergraduates.
Penn State Altoona Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Penn State Altoona. In 2022, Penn State Altoona accepted 96% of applicants. In 2022, 7,204 out of 7,523 total applicants were accepted.
| Penn State Altoona Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 96% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 31% |
Choose one of the options below to learn more about Penn State Altoona:
Penn State Altoona Community Forums
Save Penn State Altoona To Your College List
Click the heart icon in the top left to save Penn State Altoona to the list of schools you're interested in applying to.
Considering Colleges and Universities in Pennsylvania?
See a full list of colleges in Pennsylvania and save your favorites to your college list.
Go See Penn State Altoona
Penn State Altoona is located in the town of Altoona, Pennsylvania,.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Penn State Altoona and Altoona are like without leaving home.
College Info
Penn State Altoona Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Penn State Altoona is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Penn State Altoona SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1065 - 1235
Math SAT Range
520 - 620
Reading SAT Range
530 - 630
Penn State Altoona Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Unknown
In StateUnknown
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
Unknown
Unknown
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Penn State Altoona is like? There are approximately 2,577 students enrolled at Penn State Altoona, including 2,643 undergraduate students and -66 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 69% percent are from PA and 31% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time3%
Part Time69%
In State31%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,577
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
96%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
Find Your Scholarship
Want to find money for school that doesn’t need to be paid back? Access insights and advice on how to search and apply for scholarships!
Do You Work at a University?
Claim your page to customize your profile and connect with students!
Need Advice or Have a Question About Penn State Altoona?
Connect with the world's largest college forum for candid, authentic discussion.