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Pennsylvania State University, also known as Penn State, is a state-supported, land-grant, space grant, public research university situated in University Park, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1939. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university offers more than 15 baccalaureate degrees, over 5 associate degrees and more than 15 minors in various subjects.
- College of Arts and Architecture
- College of Business, Smeal
- College of Communication
- College of Earth & Mineral Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Engineering Environmental Institute
- College of Health and Human Development
- College of Medicine
- College of Technology, Pennsylvania
- College of the Liberal Arts
Penn State hosts more than 75 active student groups on campus. The university also has an active Greek life with several fraternities and sororities.
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Campus Location3000 Ivyside Pk
Altoona, PA 16601-3777
USA
Main Tel: (814) 949-5000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Penn State Altoona HighlightsWhere Penn State Altoona stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, conservation and resource management, and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 316 | 15 | | Associate | 95 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Penn State Altoona was 4,034 in 2007 (3,864 full-time equivalent). About 51% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 49% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students and graduate students are 0%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,464 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,246 | | Room | $ 3,820 | | Board | $ 3,930 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,168 | | Other | $ 3,456 |
Financial Aid: Penn State Altoona participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 55 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 43 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 57 |
Housing and MealsPenn State Altoona provides on-campus housing for 973 of its 3,864 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Penn State Altoona AthleticsPenn State Altoona is in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference for major sports.
Penn State Altoona Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 78% | | Women | 80% | | All | 79% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 450-540 | | Math | 450-560 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (7 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (72 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (12 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (47 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (24 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (24 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (27 awarded) - Human Development and Family Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (35 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS (5 awarded) MEDIA (15 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (35 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE (14 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (60 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (34 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Penn State Altoona with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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