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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA
Public
98.1% Acceptance Rate

Academics

SAT score

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SAT score Distribution for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

The admitted student sat score distribution is:

  • Score range 640+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 680+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 740+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 750+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 770+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 780+: 2% of admitted students.
  • Score range 820+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 830+: 5% of admitted students.
  • Score range 840+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 850+: 3% of admitted students.
  • Score range 860+: 4% of admitted students.
  • Score range 870+: 5% of admitted students.
  • Score range 880+: 5% of admitted students.
  • Score range 890+: 2% of admitted students.
  • Score range 900+: 5% of admitted students.
  • Score range 910+: 4% of admitted students.
  • Score range 920+: 6% of admitted students.
  • Score range 930+: 10% of admitted students.
  • Score range 940+: 9% of admitted students.
  • Score range 950+: 7% of admitted students.
  • Score range 960+: 11% of admitted students.
  • Score range 970+: 11% of admitted students.
  • Score range 980+: 8% of admitted students.
  • Score range 990+: 16% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1000+: 14% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1010+: 16% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1020+: 16% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1030+: 12% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1040+: 23% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1050+: 21% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1060+: 22% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1070+: 16% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1080+: 18% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1090+: 30% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1100+: 19% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1110+: 16% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1120+: 23% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1130+: 25% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1140+: 21% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1150+: 21% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1160+: 22% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1170+: 21% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1180+: 22% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1190+: 20% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1200+: 36% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1210+: 24% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1220+: 22% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1230+: 31% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1240+: 21% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1250+: 25% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1260+: 14% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1270+: 17% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1280+: 20% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1290+: 19% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1300+: 19% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1310+: 17% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1320+: 19% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1330+: 21% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1340+: 19% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1350+: 13% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1360+: 9% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1370+: 13% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1380+: 15% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1390+: 11% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1400+: 8% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1410+: 7% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1420+: 10% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1430+: 11% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1440+: 7% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1450+: 4% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1460+: 6% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1470+: 6% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1480+: 8% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1490+: 4% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1500+: 8% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1520+: 2% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1530+: 3% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1540+: 2% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1550+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1560+: 4% of admitted students.
  • Score range 1570+: 2% of admitted students.

ACT score

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ACT score Distribution for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

The admitted student act score distribution is:

  • Score range 11+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 12+: 1% of admitted students.
  • Score range 14+: 2% of admitted students.
  • Score range 15+: 3% of admitted students.
  • Score range 16+: 6% of admitted students.
  • Score range 17+: 15% of admitted students.
  • Score range 18+: 14% of admitted students.
  • Score range 19+: 29% of admitted students.
  • Score range 20+: 38% of admitted students.
  • Score range 21+: 57% of admitted students.
  • Score range 22+: 68% of admitted students.
  • Score range 23+: 80% of admitted students.
  • Score range 24+: 77% of admitted students.
  • Score range 25+: 77% of admitted students.
  • Score range 26+: 95% of admitted students.
  • Score range 27+: 89% of admitted students.
  • Score range 28+: 67% of admitted students.
  • Score range 29+: 72% of admitted students.
  • Score range 30+: 64% of admitted students.
  • Score range 31+: 43% of admitted students.
  • Score range 32+: 35% of admitted students.
  • Score range 33+: 23% of admitted students.
  • Score range 34+: 23% of admitted students.
  • Score range 35+: 9% of admitted students.
  • Score range 36+: 8% of admitted students.

Cost

$32,559

Annual cost

$22,213

Average net cost after financial aid

Expenses

CategoryAmount
Tuition$26,958
Housing$14,474
Books & Supplies$1,200
Personal Expenses$5,020

Student body

2,367
undergraduates

Demographics

5%international students
White68.4%
Hispanic/Latino9.5%
Black/African American7.9%
Asian4.8%
International Students4.6%
Two or More Races3.8%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%