3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601

Penn State University Altoona is located in Altoona, Pennsylvania and offers undergraduate Bachelors degrees as well as Associate Degrees in a variety of programs. Bachelor programs include, environmental studies, criminal justice, history, english and more. Altoona Penn state also offers a Continuing and Educating Training Program giving adult students the flexibility and convenience of non-traditional courses.

Penn State Altoona is located in the suburban town of Altoona, not far from Punxsutawney Pennsylvania. The campus spans over 150 acres, featuring more than 20 buildings and state-of-the-art facilities. Facilities at Penn State Altoona include the Robert E. Eiche Library, theatre, the Steven A. Adler Athletic Complex, cafes and more. Students at Altoona Penn State also have access to the Penn States Library system which boasts almost five million resources including periodicals, books and more available to.

There are more than 70 clubs and student organizations for student to take advantage of on campus. Some include the history society, eco-action, an environmental club, the ice hockey club and many more. Students can also take advantage of NCAA Division III sports teams at Altoona Penn State. Teams are offered for both men and women and include sports such as, baseball, tennis, swimming, golf and much more.

Student can also enjoy a variety of off campus recreational activities in the town of Altoona. Some attractions include the DelGrosso's Amusement Park, Indian Caverns, Altoona's Railroader's Memorial Museum and more. With the town of Punxsutawney a little more than an hour away, students can also experience the nationally known holiday Groundhog's Day. The groundhogs' day festival attracts more than 25,000 people from all over the world to the "Weather Capital of the World."

Penn State Altoona offers numerous study abroad programs and students have access to over 183 programs in colleges and universities in more than 61 countries. Penn State also offers numerous study abroad scholarship opportunities for students including the Penn State Altoona International Travel Award and more. Altoona Study Abroad Programs include creative writing in Ghana, women's studies in Tanzania, the Puerto Rico Exchange Program and others.

Quick Facts:

Penn State Altoona has more than 110 full-time and 150 part-time faculty members.

For more than 20 years, Penn State Altoona has given younger students a chance to experience a university setting through a diverse range of programs.

Penn State Altoona has the third largest enrollment our of the numerous Penn State University system locations.

Penn State Altoona offers more than three residence halls on campus featuring dorm style rooms as well as suites for upperclassman.

This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.