SNAPSHOT: Class of 2010
Member of student Move-In Crew helps incoming freshman move into residence halls.
In fall 2006, Penn State Altoona welcomed the largest class of first-year students in its history, as more than 1,600 students (1,475 baccalaureate first-year students) started their college studies at Penn State Altoona. The following is a snapshot view of the first-year class of 2006:
Gender:
51.6% female and 48.4% male
Average age:
18.23
Demographics:
15 international students
77% from Pennsylvania
23% from 21 other states and Puerto Rico
Average SAT score:
(baccalaureate degree students): 1,007
Average high school GPA:
(baccalaureate degree students): 3.17
Most popular major:
Business
Ethnicity:
White American: 80.4%
Black American: 9.2%
Hispanic American: 3.3%
Asian American/Pacific Islander: 2.8%
American Indian and Alaskan Native: 0.2%
Top 10 Home States:
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- New York
- Maryland
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- California
- (tie) Florida and Illinois
Top 10 Reasons Cited for Attending Penn State by Penn State Altoona Freshmen:
- Penn State degree highly regarded by employers
- Located close to home
- Offers large number of majors
- Reputation of intended field of study
- Accomplishments of graduates
- Sibling/friend recommended
- Wanted a large university
- Variety of social activities
- Wanted a state university in PA
- Parents recommended
