Altoona, PA · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $15,904 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $26,370 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,984 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,840 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $31,423 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $24,385 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $7,038 less than the sticker price — about 22% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Baseball (36), Soccer (24), Volleyball (19), Basketball (17), Golf (16), Swimming & Diving (14), Tennis (13), Wrestling (5) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Soccer (26), Softball (17), Volleyball (17), Swimming & Diving (15), Basketball (14), Tennis (10), Golf (5), Wrestling (5) |
| Softball conference | AMCC |
| Head softball coach | Bill Graham |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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