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Penn State Mont Alto is found in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania. Mont Alto is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Penn State Mont Alto.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work, nursing and emergency medicine, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to Penn State Mont Alto is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 550.
Penn State Mont Alto maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 932 in 2005 at Penn State Mont Alto.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Penn State Mont Alto offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Mont Alto
1 Campus Dr
Mont Alto, PA 17237-9703
General Phone: (717) 749-6000
Admissions Phone: (717) 749-6130
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 749-6000
http://www.ma.psu.edu/
Penn State Mont Alto awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 38 | occupational therapy, occupational therapist assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | family studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 19 | forest technology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | physical therapist assistant |
| Business And Management | 16 | business, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | mechanical engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Mont Alto in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 100 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 49 | 3 |
In 2005, Penn State Mont Alto had a total enrollment of 932 students (778 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 85% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| New York | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Penn State Mont Alto offers campus housing for 438 of its 778 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mont Alto, 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 | 649 | 559 | 86% | 285 | 51% |
| Men | 294 | 261 | 89% | 143 | 55% |
| Women | 355 | 298 | 84% | 142 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 24 |
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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 749-6130
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,332 |
| 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 Mont Alto participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332911)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 749-6000
Penn State Mont Alto has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $53,845 |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $62,523 | 3 | $59,991 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $56,536 | 5 | $51,629 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $47,882 | 18 | $48,770 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $55,267 | 26 | $50,614 |
*: 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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Mont Alto Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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 Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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Conservation And Resource Management
Family And Social Work
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