On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona provides special learning opportunities to students including ROTC and Study Abroad. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) to their students. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.

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Room & Board Plan

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 901 the average room costs is $7,374. It offers the meal plan and its average costs is $5,610. The combined charge for room and board is $12,984.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity901
Average Room Costs$7,374
Meal Plan
Meals per Week-
Average Meal Costs$5,610
Combine charge for romm and board$12,984

On-campus Student Services

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona provides 3 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona offers 4 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and ROTC, and Study Abroad, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Distance LearningUndergraduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate
Online Degree ProgramsNot offered
ROTC
Air Force
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Credit for military training.
Services and Programs for Veterans at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona.
Library Services at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Physical facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

Penn State Altoona is a member of National Athletic Association (NAA) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Total 246 students play for athletic teams at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona - 136 men and 110 women players. For popular college sports, there are 32 baseball players and 32 basketball players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball320
Basketball1814
Bowling07NCAA Division III (without football)
Golf100NCAA Division III (without football)
Soccer2020NCAA Division III (without football)
Softball019NCAA Division III (without football)
Swimming and Diving2020NCAA Division III (without football)
Tennis1111NCAA Division III (without football)
Track and Field, X-Country115NCAA Division III (without football)
Volleyball1414NCAA Division III (without football)

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023