Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto

1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, PA 17237

Tel: (717)749-6000

Penn State Mont Alto provides the best of two worlds. We are an intimate, nurturing college campus with access to the resources and benefits provided by a Big Ten university. We are Penn State, and because of that, we can provide students with access to leading faculty, a variety of majors and degree options, 24 campuses across the commonwealth, sports, concerts, and cultural events, one of the largest alumni associations in the nation, and most importantly, a Penn State degree. We are also Mont Alto, an intimate, nurturing college campus that allows students to have individual access to their professors, a student success center with tutors and resources to help you succeed, the opportunity to join and lead student clubs and organizations during your first year in college, the chance to extend your athletic career by participating in varsity sports on campus, and much more. Penn State Mont Alto can provide you access to a Big Ten university on a campus that is quaint and comfortable. In the end, you'll be exposed to so many choices and experiences, and you'll earn a Penn State degree, which ultimately provides access to exciting and challenging career opportunities. There's so much to love about Penn State.

School Highlights

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto serves 940 students (72% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto is the only community colleges within Franklin County, PA.
The nearest community college is Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus (15.00 miles away).

	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto	(PA) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	Four or more years	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	72 staff	25 staff

The student population of 940 has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.

Total Enrollment	940 students	618 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	13:1	25:1

# Full-Time Students	679 students	372 students

# Part-Time Students	261 students	246 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	438	300

% Asian	-	2%

% Hispanic	2%	7%

% Black	5%	14%

% White	90%	63%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Unknown races	2%	10%

Diversity Score	0.19	0.57

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$54,300	$34,800

The public in-state tuition of $13,648 is more than the state average of $10,533. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $20,334 is more than the state average of $14,058. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$13,648	$10,533

Out-State Tuition Fees	$20,334	$14,058

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	97%	94%

Median Debt for Graduates	$27,000	$13,000

Median Debt for Dropouts	$9,500	$6,245

Acceptance Rate	78%	84%

SAT Total Avg.	1,385	1,350
SAT Reading	465	450

SAT Math	470	465

SAT Writing	450	435

ACT Total Avg.	67	65
ACT Composite	20	20

ACT English	20	18

ACT Math	20	20

ACT Writing	7	7

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS