Penn State Altoona has been opening doors and opening minds for its students since 1939, when it opened its own doors to 119 freshmen and nine faculty members in downtown Altoona. 66 years later, Penn State Altoona is still thriving, and the numbers keep on growing…
more than 3800 students
approximately 300 full and part-time faculty and 300 full and part-time staff.
900 students housed in 4 residence halls
15 NCAA Division III athletic teams
Over 100 clubs and student organizations, including fraternities, sororities, honor societies, pre-professional groups, student government, and recreational sports teams.
More than 40 cultural events and festivals, world-renowned speakers, theatrical productions and movies
18 bachelor's degrees and 8 associate degrees
The first two years of more than 180 Penn State majors that can be completed at University Park or another Penn State location.
Whether you choose to complete your degree at Penn State Altoona, or transfer to another Penn State location to complete your course of study, you will graduate with a Penn State degree and join the largest dues-paying alumni association in the country.
Penn State Altoona's Vision & Mission
