Penn State Altoona is one of the important campuses of Pennsylvania State University. The following is a detailed introduction to the campus:

Campus Overview

Geographic location: Located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, it is only a 45-minute drive from the main campus of Pennsylvania State University, University Park. It has a relatively independent learning and living environment, and it is convenient for students to share the resources of the main campus.

Campus size: It is a small campus with about 2,421 undergraduates, 194 full-time teachers, and a student-teacher ratio of 12:3. Its 171.5-acre IvySide campus includes multiple academic buildings, student dormitories, sports venues and a landscape pond; the vibrant downtown campus has laboratories for railway transportation engineering, information science and technology, nursing and other majors, as well as communication suites, entrepreneurship centers, classrooms and offices supporting business and accounting majors.

Academic Resources

Professional settings: It offers 21 four-year undergraduate degrees and 5 associate degree programs, covering agriculture, biological sciences, business, computer science, engineering, education, health and other fields. In addition, students can also complete the first two years of basic courses at the Altoona campus through the 2+2 plan, and then transfer to the main campus or other campuses to study any of the more than 275 majors of Pennsylvania State University.

Teaching resources: As part of Pennsylvania State University, students can make full use of the powerful teaching resources of Pennsylvania State University, including rich books and materials, top scientific research equipment, etc. For example, the school's Eiche Library has a large collection of textbooks, journals, leisure reading materials, DVDs and CDs, etc., and is also equipped with printers, scanners, computers, copiers, cameras, laptops, Apple computers and iPads and other electronic devices, as well as many study rooms and personal study spaces.

Faculty: With 194 full-time teachers, they have rich teaching experience and profound academic attainments, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance to help students make progress on their academic path.

Campus life

Accommodation conditions: The IvySide campus has four student dormitories that can provide on-campus accommodation for 889 students. In addition, there are also abundant off-campus accommodation options around the school. The school's Port-Sky Cafe provides students with a variety of dining options, and the school also has sports facilities such as a fitness center and a swimming pool.

Student Organizations: There are more than 60 student clubs and organizations covering sports, art, culture, academics and other fields, such as the Ski and Skateboard Club, D6 Gaming Club, Dance Team, etc., and 17 NCAA Division III sports teams, providing students with a wealth of extracurricular activities to help students expand their interests and hobbies, make friends, and improve their comprehensive qualities.

Cultural Entertainment: The Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts hosts many cultural, performing and visual arts activities throughout the year, including drama performances, dance performances, art exhibitions, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life. In addition, the school also organizes various other cultural and entertainment activities, such as concerts and lectures, and students can also go to restaurants, boutiques and cafes in Altoona to experience the local cultural atmosphere.

Practical Opportunities: The school has institutions such as Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence and Altoona Launchbox to provide students with entrepreneurial guidance and resource support to help students turn their ideas into actual business projects. In addition, the school also provides abundant internship opportunities, allowing students to accumulate work experience in practice and improve their employment competitiveness.