
For the application year 2024, Pennsylvania State University - Altoona has reported an impressive Regular Decision acceptance rate of 98.1%, with 8,445 applicants and 8,283 students accepted. This marks a significant increase from the previous year’s acceptance rate of 96.6%, where 4,562 students applied and 4,406 were accepted. Historical data reveals a steady upward trend in acceptance rates over the past several years, climbing from an acceptance rate of 84.7% in 2020 to the current 98.1%. This consistent improvement indicates a growing capacity or willingness to accept a larger share of applicants.