Altoona Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Altoona Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Altoona, Pennsylvania

There are at least 4 colleges in Altoona, listed and described below. These schools represent 4,272 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,423 full-time students, and a reported 901 dorm rooms.

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Altoona Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Altoona Area Vocational Technical School
1500 Fourth Avenue
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602-3616

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, truck and bus driver, clinical and medical lab science, medical assistant, nursing assistant, medical coding, dental assistant, electrician.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 172 students, 166 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Altoona with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Altoona Beauty School
1528 Valley View Blvd.
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602-6039

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor, electrolysis tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 51 students, 75 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
3000 Ivyside Pk
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601-3777

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, elementary school teaching, criminal justice and safety, registered nursing, psychology, engineering, substance abuse counseling, communication studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 4,034 students, 4,129 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 901 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-550. Math: 460-570.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Pruonto's Hair Design Institute
705 12th St
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602-2419

Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 15 students, 53 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Ebensburg Colleges	1	3,091	17	22
Huntingdon Colleges	2	6,918	1,554	1,208

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