Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Penn State Altoona is a Commonwealth campus of The Pennsylvania State University located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It offers 21 complete four-year undergraduate majors alongside Penn State's popular 2+2 Plan, which allows students to complete their first two years at Altoona before finishing their degree at University Park or another campus.
Acceptance rate
98%
Undergrad enrollment
2,800
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$65
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionEarly Action Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidRecommended FAFSA Filing Priority Date | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRecommended Priority Filing Date | December 1, 2026 |
| ScholarshipPriority Merit Scholarship Consideration Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| TransferFall 2027 Transfer Priority Deadline | June 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall 2027 Transfer Final Cutoff | July 15, 2027 |
| Rolling AdmissionRolling Admissions Final Cutoff | July 28, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
This is your opportunity to share something about yourself that is not already reflected in your application or academic records. Tell us something about yourself, your experiences, or activities that you believe would reflect positively on your ability to succeed at Penn State. While the Personal Statement is not required, it is highly encouraged.
In this section, it is required for you to share how you have spent or will spend the time between your high school graduation and your anticipated enrollment at Penn State.