Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in Mont Alto town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 917 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 203 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 168 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 83%). Every year 43% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $12,718, and fees were $976. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,352 and $976 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Town |
| Number of Students917 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate83% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 5 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 68 miles radius of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
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Shepherd University
31 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
49 miles away |
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Towson University
58 miles away |
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Coppin State University
60 miles away |
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Morgan State University
61 miles away |
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
62 miles away |
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
64 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
66 miles away |
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University of the District of Columbia
67 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
68 miles away |
Admission
75%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 970 to 1160 |
| ACT | 20 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $524/credit | |
| In State Students | $524/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $848/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $814/credit | |
| In State Students | $814/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,044/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $23,580 | $23,580 | $38,160 |
| ADN | 70 | $36,680 | $36,680 | $59,360 |
| BSN | 125 | $65,500 | $65,500 | $106,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 93% of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 38% | $4,248 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $1,864 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $3,189 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 73% | $5,958 |
| Federal Student Loans | 67% | $5,501 |
| Private Loans | 17% | $12,332 |
$19,228
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,520 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,505 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,290 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$23,493 |
| Over $110,000$24,806 |
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Student Population
917
Undergrads
0
Graduates
492
Women
425
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
69% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
14% |
|
Hispanic |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
