Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, Pennsylvania · Public · Founded N/A
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
12
Financial Aid
55%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
Penn State Altoona is a public institution with a student body of 2,412. The college has a high acceptance rate of 97.3%. The retention rate is 77.1%, and the graduation rate is 17%. The in-state tuition is $15,944.
Graduates of Penn State Altoona report earnings of $54,468 one year after graduation, $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
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona graduates earn a median of $54,468. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase slightly to $55,620. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $63,435. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
The university has a 77.1% retention rate. The graduation rate is 17%. The acceptance rate is 97.3%. 55.4% of students receive financial aid. In-state tuition costs $15,944. The total student population is 2,412.
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Campus Location
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA 16601-3777
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.