Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
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100
91%
Acceptance Rate
4,486
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
93
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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Yes
ACT
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Yes
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionNovember 30
Test Optional
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No
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers available
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
72%
Out-Of-State Students
31%
8%
Submitting ACT
87%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1094
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
500
75th
590
Reading
25th
500
75th
590
3.20
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
4%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
23%
3.00 - 3.24
23%
2.50 - 2.99
27%
2.00 - 2.49
8%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
11
Top 25%
36
Top 50%
72
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
125
$30k - $48k
103
$48k - $75k
110
$75k - $110k
141
$110k+
228

Admissions Resources

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Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-848-9843
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

I know its a hard transition to make, but come your spring semester, it'll just feel like home. It's like high school only a little harder. Make friends with whoever you can, but don't get caught up in the party scene; your GPA will fall fast.
Kristen from Altoona, PA
If you were to attend this school, I would definitely live on campus your first year! I live in Spruce Hall, which is a suite, and I love it! It is a great way to meet friends that you can maintain throughout the rest of your college years. Also if you are going to attend, I would just walk around campus the day before your classes to find where everything is! It seems like a big campus at first, but it is actually very easy to get everywhere! Knowing where all your classes are before hand is very helpful!
Rachel from Wellsboro, PA
It's only 45 minutes from University Park- no big deal at all. You can always transfer there your junior year as well like I am. Altoona is really great and the faculty are funny, nice, and super helpful. Be prepared to work: just because it's a smaller campus doesn't mean it's easier! I would suggest getting involved in clubs because you will make a lot of new friends that way :)
Marianna from Johnstown, PA
Study hard and don't slack. Understand that you are spending quite a bit of money to attend classes, so show up. Keep yourself organized. Consider using Google Drive as a way of sharing documents to other students that you may be working within a group.
Zachary from Altoona, PA
It is cheaper then main campus, and is only a 40 minute drive. It has a low student to teacher ratio, which was a plus for me because you get to know your teachers better
Karl from Milford, NJ
small class sizes ,small campus and alot of activities
Melissa from State College, PA
when looking for housing don't go for dorm life, its horrible having a little room, and the food plan is a rip off. living at point has hidden expenses. off campuse house is safe, more privacy, and cheaper.
Brittaney from Easton, PA
form your schedule around times that you know is realistic for yourself. also, work hard and study often. never be afraid to ask a teacher for extra help. they're so supportive and want to see you prosper.
Emma from Altoona, PA
if you enjoy a small campus setting, then you will love penn state altoona. however, if you're looking to go to university park at some point, do penn state's 2 + 2 program and try a branch campus for two years and then transfer to university park for your remaining two years.
Brittany
i would definitely suggest applying early because on campus housing fills up fast! but there are many off-campus locations that are associated with the campus that are nice and less expensive.
Amanda from PA