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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto

Mont Alto, PA · Public · Fringe rural · Website

Admission rate
98%
Open
Average net price
$16,748
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings
$71,762
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto is a public college in Mont Alto, PA with 559 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 1160 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,748 per year ($9,661 for families earning under $30,000). 40% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
98%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
608
Fall 2023
Admitted
549
Fall 2023
Yield
24%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing500–650
200800
SAT Math480–650
200800

What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$25,108
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$14,440
Out-of-state tuition
$24,402

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$9,661
  • $30–48k$9,041
  • $48–75k$10,829
  • $75–110k$16,940
  • $110k+$22,283

Get a personal estimate with Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Freshman retention
83%
Median earnings
$71,762
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$24,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
559
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
32%
  • White77%
  • Hispanic8%
  • Black5%
  • Asian3%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto FAQ

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto's acceptance rate?+

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1160.

Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto?+

In Fall 2023, 608 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto and 549 were admitted; 133 enrolled.

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto consider legacy status?+

No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto require an essay?+

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $25,108 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,748.

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto's graduation rate?+

40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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