Penn State Altoona Demographics & Diversity Report
- Diversity Rankings
- Racial/Ethnic Diversity
- Male/Female Diversity
- Location Diversity
- Student Age Diversity
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Above Average in Overall Diversity Nationwide
Penn State Altoona achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #1,290 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking.
This college ranks above average in overall diversity, which means there is high variety on campus in racial/ethnic diversity, ages, gender, and location.
How Does Penn State Altoona Diversity Compare to National Averages?
Penn State Altoona overall diversity is higher than the national average, although some aspects of their diversity may be stronger than others.
Below Average Racial/Ethnic Diversity
Penn State Altoona is ranked 2,767 out of 3,790 when it comes to the racial/ethnic diversity of the students.
Some schools are low in racial/ethnic diversity due to catering to one specific racial/ethnic group, or because they are located in an area where they primarily serve the nearby community.
Low Racial/Ethnic Diversity Among Faculty
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona Faculty Racial/Ethnic Demographics:
| Ethnicity | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 466 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 1 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| International | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
Learn more about the faculty at Penn State Altoona.
Close to Even Male/Female Ratio
Penn State Altoona ranks 812 out of 3,790 when it comes to gender parity on campus.
This school is equally popular with women and men.
Even Balance of Male & Female Teachers
Reporting of the gender of Penn State Altoona is unknown or unavailable.
There are more female teachers than male teachers at this school.
More about Penn State Altoona faculty.
There are approximately 294 female teachers and 256 male teachers.
Average Geographic Diversity
Penn State Altoona ranks 1,133 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
19% of Penn State Altoona students come from out of state, and 8.48% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 19 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
Top 5 States
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 870 |
| New Jersey | 66 |
| New York | 45 |
| Maryland | 24 |
| Virginia | 18 |
Average Student Age Diversity
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Penn State Altoona, 85.67% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,222 |
| 20-21 | 761 |
| 22-24 | 285 |
| 25-29 | 102 |
| 35 and over | 41 |
| 30-34 | 28 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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