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Penn State Mont Alto is a Commonwealth Campus of the Pennsylvania State University. Originally founded in 1903 as the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy in Mont Alto, in 1929, it merged with the Pennsylvania State College to form the Mont Alto campus. It became a Commonwealth Campus of the university in 1963. The campus of Penn State Mont Alto, situated adjacent to the Michaux State Forest, occupies 93 acres in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania.
Penn State Mont Alto offers associate's degrees in forest technology, nursing, occupational therapy, and information sciences. Students can also enroll for bachelor's degree programs in business, English, letters, arts, and sciences, human development and family studies, and nursing. In addition, the university offers opportunities for students to complete a degree program at any of the other campuses.
The sports teams of Penn State Mont Alto, known as the Nittany Lions, compete in varsity sports like basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. The athletics department is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Students also participate in intramural sports like walleyball, badminton, beach volleyball, and racquetball.
The main campus of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto is in Mont Alto, PA (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public school. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to family and social work, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 545. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,204 enrolled students.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto makes available a lot of student housing.
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto
One Campus Dr
Mont Alto, PA 17237-9700
General Phone: (717) 749-6000
http://www.ma.psu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 43 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 26 | family studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 18 | physical therapist assistant |
| Business and Management | 14 | business management, business |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 11 | forest technology |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | English, liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | information science |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 102 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 37 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto had a total enrollment of 1,204 students (1,013 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto offers campus housing for 438 of its 1,013 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mont Alto, 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 | 927 | 826 | 89% | 365 | 44% |
| Men | 420 | 379 | 90% | 177 | 47% |
| Women | 507 | 447 | 88% | 188 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 545 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| 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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| 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 | $ 11,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,590 |
| 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 Mont Alto participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332911)
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $67,005 | 5 | $60,628 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $66,244 | 3 | $58,395 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $52,701 | 21 | $53,174 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $61,634 | 29 | $54,999 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest 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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania State University Penn State Mont Alto Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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)
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