Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA · Public · 2,367 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,017 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $16,546 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,464 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,562 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,263 |
| All incomes (average) | $22,213 |
Sticker tuition: $15,972 in-state, $26,958 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Average SAT
- 1187
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 29%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 17%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $63,435
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
- International undergrads
- 111 (4.6%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing25%
Business16%
Education12%
Computer Science9%
Engineering6%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Criminal Justice5%
Biology & Life Sciences3%
Psychology2%
Environmental Studies2%
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