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Pennsylvania State University, also nicknamed as Penn State, is a state-supported, land-grant, space-grant, and public research university located in University Park, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1939. The university offers more than 15 baccalaureate degrees, over 5 associate degrees, and over 15 minors in various subjects. Penn State in organized into the following academic colleges:
Penn State’s athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I and Big Ten Conference. The sports teams are nicknamed the Nittany Lions.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona is located in Altoona, PA (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona is the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and conservation and resource management.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 4,034 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona values student athletics, and belongs to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona
3000 Ivyside Pk
Altoona, PA 16601-3777
General Phone: (814) 949-5000
http://www.aa.psu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 65 | business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 60 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 52 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Education and Teaching | 52 | elementary school teaching |
| Engineering | 48 | engineering, electrical engineering |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 40 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English |
| Media | 23 | communication studies |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Family and Social Work | 23 | family studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 13 | environmental studies |
| Science | 10 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Art Studies | 8 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer security |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 299 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 94 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 54 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona had a total enrollment of 4,034 students (4,129 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 62% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona offers campus housing for 901 of its 4,129 (full-time) students.
(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 | 5,930 | 4,122 | 70% | 1,494 | 36% |
| Men | 3,039 | 2,046 | 67% | 793 | 39% |
| Women | 2,891 | 2,076 | 72% | 701 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 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 | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,182 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,270 |
| Room and board | $ 8,262 |
| Room charge | $ 4,110 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,264 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,510 |
Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332903)
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $56,388 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $54,320 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $94,208 | 3 | $94,356 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $74,399 | 14 | $70,879 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $56,341 | 16 | $59,337 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $46,453 | 28 | $46,162 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 95 | $63,408 | 62 | $57,537 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Computer and Information Systems Security
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
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
History, 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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania State University Penn State Altoona Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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