Penn State Altoona offers the appeal of a small, private college, with the name recognition and prestige of a major research university. Our goal is to help you reach your goals—educational, personal, and professional.
Penn State Altoona By the Numbers
- 52 Bachelor's Degrees, Associate Degrees, and Minors
- 13:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
- 302 Faculty Members
- 2,680 Undergraduate Students
- Average age of 20 years
- 52% Male; 48% Female
- 3.3% International
- 7.3% African American
- 6.8% Hispanic American
- 4.0% Asian American
- 874 Students in On-campus Housing
901 spots available, plus more off-campus housing locally - 60+ Student Clubs and Organizations
- 15 NCAA Division III Athletic Teams
Plus club teams and intramurals - Students from 39 states and 24 countries
- 42,000+ Altoona Alumni
Part of Penn State's worldwide 700,000+ alumni network, ranked #1 by College Magazine