Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,214

2018 Average Net Price

$21,947

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.42%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

3,244

96.3% Full-Time

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a higher education institution located in Blair County, PA. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona were General Business (56 degrees awarded), Electromechanical Technology (52 degrees), and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (47 degrees).

In 2019, 337 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona. 47.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (267 degrees), 12.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is $14,214, which is $−14,291 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is $14,214

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,947.

In 2018, 80% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,214

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona was $14,214.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,947

2018 Value

2.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,947. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona grew by 2.23%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2017, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona was 1.42%, which represents 254 out of the 17838 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona had a total enrollment of 3,244 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is 3,125 students and the part-time enrollment is 119. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.2% White, 5.55% Black or African American, 4.96% Hispanic or Latino, 2.96% Asian, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0617% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.4%), followed by White Female (33.7%) and Black or African American Female (3.07%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,244 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is 3,125 and the part-time enrollment is 119. This means that 96.3% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
2,440 enrolled students
Black or African American
180 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
161 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is 75.2% White, 5.55% Black or African American, 4.96% Hispanic or Latino, 2.96% Asian, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0617% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 33 students (1.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 15 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is white (267 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is General Business (56 degrees awarded), followed by Electromechanical Technology (52 degrees) and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (47 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (52 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (19 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona in 2019 are Engineering Technologies (52 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (7 degrees), Protective Services (28 degrees), and Psychology (27 degrees) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are Engineering Technologies (52 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (7 degrees), Protective Services (28 degrees), and Psychology (27 degrees) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.

Most Common (2019)

General Business
56 degree-majors awarded
Electromechanical Technology
52 degree-majors awarded
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
47 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona was General Business with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

176

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

161

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 176 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona, which is 1.09 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (161).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona in Electromechanical Technology, which is 51 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona in Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing, which is 10.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
267 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is white (267 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

2.08% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Male
143 degrees awarded
White Female
124 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is white male (143 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (124 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona employs 68 Assistant professors, 58 Associate professors and 44 Instructors. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are Female Assistant professor (36), Male Associate professor (32), and Male Assistant professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona are: Service, with 82 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

68 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

82 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona were Assistant professor with 68 employees, Associate professor with 58 employees, and Instructor with 44 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona were Service with 82 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona was Female Assistant professor with 36 employees, Male Associate professor with 32 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.