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Mont Alto, PA 17237

Penn State University Mont Alto is one of several colleges of the prominent Penn State University. Mont Alto offers a variety of baccalaureate and associate degree programs. At Penn State University Mont Alto, students can take advantage of small class sizes in a suburban atmosphere, gaining access to the first two years of more than 160 of Penn State University's majors. At Penn State Mont Alto, students can complete Bachelor's degrees in several areas including business, english, human development and family studies and more. Some Associate degree programs include forest technology and occupational therapy.

Penn State University Mont Alto was founded in 1903 and is located in the suburban town of Mont Alto, Pennsylvania. The scenic campus spanning more than 90 acres, offers numerous state-of-the-art facilities for students to take advantage of. Among them is the Penn State Mont Alto Library featuring numerous databases, reference collection and additional resources accessible to students. Not only does the Penn State University Mont Alto student have access to campus library resources, but access to university library resources as well. Penn State University boasts more than four million volumes, numerous database collections and many other resources accessible to students. Other Mont Alto facilities include the historic Emmanuel Chapel, the Science Technology Building and more. The campus also conveniently borders the Michaux State Forest giving students access to scenic views and many recreational activities.

Students can also take advantage of a wide array of varsity sports for both amen and women at Penn State Mont Alto, including Tennis, basketball, Softball and more. There are also more than 25 clubs and organizations for students to get involved in such as the Forestry Club, the Musician Club, the Volunteer Club and others.

Quick Facts:

Penn State Mont Alto offers numerous forms of financial aid to student including scholarships, grants, work-study and more to students.

Penn State Mont Alto accommodates traditional and non-traditional students alike. In fact nearly 30% of Penn State Mont Alto students are considered adult students.

Penn State Mont Alto students can enjoy small class sizes and take advantage of expert faculty with a faculty to student ration of 17 to one.

Penn State University is nationally recognized among the "Top 50 Public National Universities," by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges of 2008."

Kiplinger's personal finance magazine rates Penn State University among the "Top 100 Best Value Public Colleges, Value for in State."

Newsweek includes Penn State University among the "Top 50 Global Universities."

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