Nearly 2,700 students call Penn State Altoona home. With its 21 degrees, 60+ student clubs, NCAA Division III athletics, and two campus locations, Penn State Altoona is an exciting living and learning community.
It was a successful Move In Day for Penn State Altoona on August 23, 2019, as we greeted and helped 734 first-year students move into their residence hall rooms.
Alum Christy Shields, now a meteorologist with WTAJ-TV in Altoona, PA, shares her experiences as a 2+2 student at Penn State Altoona and University Park.
Whether you make Penn State Altoona your home for two or four years, you’ll be part of a supportive community where you can excel in the classroom, build relationships with faculty, and meet some of your best friends.