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Penn State Altoona

Penn State Altoona
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601


Fax number: (814) 949-5011
Website: https://altoona.psu.edu/
Penn State Altoona
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 848-9843 9843
800 848-9843 9843 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.2
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 97%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 34%
Average SAT I: 545 verbal, 550 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1065 - 1235
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 28
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 31%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 3%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 7,523
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 7,204
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 30%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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