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
- 45+ Associate Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, and Minors
- 14:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
- 311 Faculty Members
- 3,070 Undergraduate Students
- Average age of 20 years
- 55% Male; 45% Female
- 6.9% International
- 4.9% African American
- 4.8% Hispanic American
- 2.9% Asian American
- 901 Students in On-campus Housing
Plus more off-campus housing locally - 60+ Student Clubs and Organizations
- 15 NCAA Division III Athletic Teams
Plus club teams and intramurals - Students from 36 states and 31 countries
- 42,000+ Altoona Alumni
Part of Penn State's world-wide 700,000+ alumni network, ranked #1 by College Magazine