
Pennsylvania State University - Altoona is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for consideration. The university allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to share their test results without official documentation at the time of application. Currently, 24.35% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 2.82% submit ACT scores; the total of these percentages exceeds 100% because some students choose to submit both scores.