Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1070 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 73 | |
| 2 | Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | 40 | |
| 3 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 31 | |
| 4 | Business/Commerce, General. | 22 | |
| 5 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 15 | |
| 6 | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 14 | |
| 7 | Psychology, General. | 14 | |
| 8 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 13 | |
| 9 | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | |
| 10 | Biology, General. | 11 | |
| 11 | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | |
| 12 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 8 | |
| 13 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | |
| 14 | Civil Engineering. | 7 | |
| 15 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 6 | |
| 16 | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | |
| 17 | Political Science and Government. | 5 | |
| 18 | Design and Applied Arts. | 3 | |
| 19 | History. | 3 | |
| 20 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona has an acceptance rate of 98% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona typically score between 1070 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is approximately $22,213 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
4-year graduation rate data for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.