Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. solid earnings of $57,200 within 10 years.
About This School
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a public institution located in Altoona, Pennsylvania with approximately 2,367 undergraduate students enrolled. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. In-state tuition is $15,972 per year. The graduation rate is 17%, and the typical graduate earns $57,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,367 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601-3777
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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