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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Q: How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona cost?

In-state tuition is $15,944 and out-of-state tuition is $26,668 per year.

Q: What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona graduates earn?

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $55,620 and 10 years after is $63,435.

Q: What percentage of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona take federal loans?

55.4% of students take out federal loans.

Altoona, Pennsylvania · Public

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$55,620

Acceptance Rate

97%

Graduation Rate

17%

Annual Tuition

$15,944

At a Glance

Total Students

2,412

Retention Rate

77%

Faculty Ratio

Financial Aid

55%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Penn State Altoona is a public institution with a high acceptance rate of 97.3%. The college has a student body of 2,412. The retention rate is 77.1%, and the graduation rate is 17%. The net price for in-state tuition is $15,944.

Graduates' earnings one year after graduation are $54,468, increasing to $55,620 after five years and $63,435 after ten years. The median debt for students is $25,000, and 55.4% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$54k

1 YEAR

$56k

5 YEARS

$63k

10 YEARS

Top 20% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona graduates earn a median salary of $54,468. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $55,620. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $63,435. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.

The university has a 77.1% retention rate and a 17% graduation rate. The acceptance rate is 97.3%. The total student population is 2,412. The in-state tuition is $15,944, and 55.4% of students receive financial aid.