Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

    Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Small city

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    Small city

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    2,367 students

    Larger than 71% of colleges

    National median 921 students

    Undergraduates with Pell Grants

    Receive a Pell Grant
    34.5%
    • TypePublic

    Nearby college towns

    • Cresson11.5 mi
    • Loretto12.3 mi
    • Huntingdon20.8 mi
    • Johnstown28.9 mi

    Verified data from IPEDS and the College Scorecard. Distances are straight-line miles.

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