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The campus of Penn State Altoona is in Altoona, Pennsylvania, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Penn State Altoona include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician, family and social work, security and law enforcement, and conservation and resource management.
Admission at Penn State Altoona is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570.
Penn State Altoona has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 3,647 students enrolled (3,463 full-time equivalent).
Penn State Altoona values student athletics, and belongs to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Altoona
3000 Ivyside Pk
Altoona, PA 16601-3760
General Phone: 81494950001
Admissions Phone: (814) 949-5466
Financial Aid Phone: (814) 949-5055
http://www.aa.psu.edu/
Penn State Altoona awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 96 | business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 49 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 41 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 37 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | elementary school teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | family studies |
| Engineering | 23 | electrical engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Art Studies | 7 | visual and performing arts |
| Science | 7 | biological and physical sciences, biology |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Altoona in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 269 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 125 | 9 |
In 2005, Penn State Altoona had a total enrollment of 3,647 students (3,463 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 85% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Penn State Altoona offers campus housing for 901 of its 3,463 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Altoona, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,536 | 3,430 | 76% | 1,271 | 37% |
| Men | 2,330 | 1,734 | 74% | 675 | 39% |
| Women | 2,206 | 1,696 | 77% | 596 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (814) 949-5466
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,626 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,024 |
| Room and board | $ 7,092 |
| Room charge | $ 3,430 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,394 |
Financial Aid:
Penn State Altoona participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332903)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (814) 949-5055
Penn State Altoona has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $50,781 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $50,781 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $79,235 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $65,863 | 10 | $63,533 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $49,975 | 22 | $50,043 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $45,398 | 20 | $43,215 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 87 | $56,552 | 54 | $51,062 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Altoona Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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