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At Penn State Altoona, you'll find the appeal of a small, private college, with the name recognition and prestige of a major research university. You'll find world-class faculty at Penn State Altoona. Small classes and excellent support systems enable students to reach their fullest potential. The small campus environment allows for a comprehensive learning experience while combining the high stan

dards of a major research university. Penn State Altoona, one of the 24 locations making up the Penn State system, is a full-service, four-year, residential campus located less than 45 miles from the research campus at University Park. Penn State Altoona offers baccalaureate degree programs, associate degree programs, and the first two years of course work for more than 275 Penn State majors that can be completed at other Penn State campuses.

09/03/2026

Part-time Career Fair! Today (Sept. 3) until 2:00 p.m. in the Slep Student Center.

09/03/2026

Global Café in the Belonging Center (Smith Building)! Free food for students every Thursday at noon.

09/03/2026

Global Café in the Belonging Center! Free food every Thursday at noon.

Oh these little guys? They’re just your new emotional support octopuses! Have you been lucky enough to find one hiding a...
09/02/2026

Oh these little guys? They’re just your new emotional support octopuses! Have you been lucky enough to find one hiding around
campus? Snap a pic of you together, post and tag us/submit at Altoona.psu.edu/share.

Keep an eye out. You never know where they’ll pop up.

09/01/2026

Taco Tuesday with Matthew

09/01/2026

Taco Tuesday with Patti

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3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA
16601

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+18149495000

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