Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a mid-size public higher education located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,367. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Pennsylvania postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 98% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 98% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $19,464 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 17%, 28 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $63,435. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $25,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.