Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, 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
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

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...

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