Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is one of the thirty-one public career colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Altoona.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 234 students attend the school. Every year 85% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students234 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio5:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| LevelLess than two year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 57 |
| Certificate | 2 | 24 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 61 miles radius of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
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Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center
25 miles away |
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Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
28 miles away |
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Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
36 miles away |
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Indiana County Technology Center
39 miles away |
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
43 miles away |
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Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
45 miles away |
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Somerset County Technology Center
48 miles away |
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Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program
49 miles away |
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Franklin County Career and Technology Center
57 miles away |
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Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program
61 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools 05/01/1991 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 68% | $4,489 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $5,761 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 61% | $7,710 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $10,000 |
$9,618
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,807 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,345 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,856 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,384 |
| Over $110,000$14,384 |
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Student Population
234
Undergrads
0
Graduates
169
Women
65
Men
79%
Full-time
21%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
92% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Black/African American |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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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.
