Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Mont Alto, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Penn State Mont Alto, located in rural south-central Pennsylvania approximately 15 miles from the Maryland border, operates as one of Penn State University's Commonwealth campuses. The 93-acre campus features historic buildings dating to its 1903 founding as the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy, set against a backdrop of forest land. The campus offers associate and baccalaureate degrees, with notable programs in forest technology, nursing, human development and family studies, and business. Students can begin most of Penn State's 275+ degree programs at Mont Alto before transitioning to other Penn State locations, following the university's 2+2 plan. The campus provides traditional dormitory housing for students and participates in NCAA Division III athletics as the Mont Alto Nittany Lions.
Ratings
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Value
Penn State Mont Alto is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1230 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $516 |
| Room and Board | $12,254 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,222 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $516 |
| Room and Board | $12,254 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,484 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 60% |
| Work and Family Studies | 9% |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 9% |
| Business | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 6% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024