Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
3000 Ivyside ParkAltoona, PA 16601
(814) 949-5000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 4062
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.altoona.psu.edu/
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $14,588.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $31,684.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $38,916.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Writing | 7 | 8 |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 83% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 33% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,352.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 32% |
| Average state aid | $3,273.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 33% |
| Average institutional aid | $3,214.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 73% |
| Average student loan | $8,661.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Homeland Security, law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Biology/Biological Sciences
Pennsylvania Scholarships
Philadelphia Scholar Award
Scholarship for full-time first-year students enrolling at Moore College of Art & Design who qualify for the Philadelphia Scholars Award. Selection based on artistic talent and academic achievement. Award covers full-tuition. Due date may vary. Renewable. more...
Real Estate Scholarship
Scholarship for Allegany or Garrett County, Maryland residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Allegany College of Maryland. Students must be enrolled in the continuing education pre-licensure Principles of Real Estate or Real Estate Appraisal courses. Preference given to students pursuing a career in real estate. Applicants who belong to a minority group or have a physical or mental impairment are encouraged to apply. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Care of Trees Scholarship
Scholarship for Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Washington, D.C. residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Allegany College of Maryland majoring in Forestry. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply. more...
Outstanding Musicianship Award
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Elizabethtown College who participate in the EC Concert Band. Selection based on talent and contribution to the band program. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Geibel Education Program Scholarship
Scholarship for Continuing Adult Degree students attending Carlow College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who have completed at least 66% of credits needed to graduate. Applicants must have previously received a corporate scholarship through an employer. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Dr. Nicholas J. Hosu Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for Erie County, Pennsylvania residents who are college juniors enrolled at Allegheny College, Edinboro University, Mercyhurst College, Pennsylvania State University, Erie-The Behrend College, or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine majoring in Biology. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Contact the college's financial aid office for additional information and/or application. more...
Women of Spirit Leadership Scholarship
Scholarship for new and returning undergraduate students attending Carlow College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania full-time. Applicants must have academic excellence, documentation of community service through volunteerism, documentation of leadershp skills through participation in school and/or community organizations, and have demonstrated financial need. Number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Ina G. Tabor Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate student attending Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, majoring in Social Work. Applicant must have completed 91 credits and have a 3.0 GPA. Candidate must have high moral and ethical standards and have a commitment to practice rural social work. Preference is given to a student originally from Tioga, Potter, or Bradford counties. more...
September 11 Alumni Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Saint Francis University. Preference given to Saint Francis University alumni killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York City. Consideration given to children of Saint Francis University alumnus. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Chorus of the Potomac, Allegany County Chapter, SPEBSQSA, Inc. Scholarship
Scholarship for Maryland, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia residents who are living within a 50-mile radius, and are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Allegany College of Maryland. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Preference given to students pursuing a career in vocal music; second preference given to students pursuing a career in music; third preference given to students pursuing a career in the theatre. Number of awards may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply. more...