Welcome to Penn State Altoona
Your adviser and others in the Penn State Altoona community are here to help you succeed academically and with your co-curricular activities. The more you interact with your community members, the better advice they can provide to guide you on your Penn State journey.
At Penn State Altoona, you will find the appeal of a small, private college, with the name recognition and prestige of a major research University. Nearly 3,000 students attend classes in two campus locations: Ivyside Campus and the Downtown Campus. Penn State Altoona is about 40 miles from the University Park campus.
- Twenty-one undergraduate majors offered at Altoona
- Start a major and finish at University Park or another Penn State campus
- Five Associate Degrees
- Twenty-two minors offered or start classes for a University Park minor
- Home to the nation’s first and only bachelor of science degree program in Rail Transportation Engineering (RTE)
Nearly 2,700 students call Penn State Altoona home. With its 21 degrees, 60+ student clubs, NCAA Division III athletics, and two campus locations, Penn State Altoona is an exciting living and learning community.
Whether you make Penn State Altoona your home for two or four years, you’ll be part of a supportive community where you can excel in the classroom, build relationships with faculty, and meet some of your best friends.
Penn State students Emerie Stagner, Angel Beverly, Vee Stripnek, and Cole Gibson offer a tour of Penn State Altoona.