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Altoona Colleges

Altoona Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Altoona

There are at least 4 colleges in Altoona, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 4,272 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,072 full-time students, and a reported 973 dorm rooms.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Pennsylvania Colleges.

Altoona Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, electrolysis tech, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 51 students, 38 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, HVAC, clinical and medical lab science, truck and bus driver, medical assistant, automobile mechanics, medical coding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 172 students, 159 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, criminal justice and safety, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, psychology, family studies, electrical engineering, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 4,034 students, 3,864 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 973 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-540. Math: 450-560.
  • 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 Inc
705 12th St
Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602-2419

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 15 students, 11 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Ebensburg Colleges13,0911730
Huntingdon Colleges26,9181,5541,185

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