Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is a public, four-year institution located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, a small city in Blair County. The campus enrolls 2,736 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 34.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 18% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 77% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers associate-level programs in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Registered Nursing and Clinical Nursing. A certificate program in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance is also available at the one-to-two-year level.

Penn State Altoona serves central Pennsylvania students seeking technically focused associate degrees and certificates within a Penn State University campus environment, combining institutional resources with a community-centered setting.