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Altoona, PA is home to Altoona Vocational Technical. Altoona is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Altoona Vocational Technical go up to the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Altoona Vocational Technical has broad appeal.
The school has 172 enrolled students (as of 2007). A large number of students at Altoona Vocational Technical are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Altoona Area Vocational Technical School
1500 Fourth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602-3616
General Phone: (814) 946-8450
http://www.gactc.com/cont-ed
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 69 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 25 | clinical and medical lab science, medical assistant, medical coding, dental assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 20 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, small engine mechanics |
| Transportation | 11 | truck and bus driver |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 8 | institutional food workers, chef training, pastry |
| Construction Trades | 3 | electrician, plumbing, masonry, carpentry |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical secretary |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding, machinist, cabinetmaking |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | web design, computer support |
| Design | 2 | graphic design, interior design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | conservation |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 0 | sales and marketing, parts and warehousing |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | electromechanical tech, drafting, computer systems tech |
| Media | 0 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Altoona Vocational Technical in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 56 | 4 |
In 2007, Altoona Vocational Technical had a total enrollment of 172 students (159 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 26% |
| Women | 74% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 77% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Altoona, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 203 | 123 | 61% | 111 | 90% |
| Men | 46 | 29 | 63% | 29 | 100% |
| Women | 157 | 94 | 60% | 82 | 87% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
Altoona Vocational Technical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1086000)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Altoona Vocational Technical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study
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