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Information Summary
Ranks 4683rd for total enrollment
| Admission
Success rate |
59% |
|---|---|
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
154 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Altoona, PA
| Total Population | 31,006 (30,782 urban / 224 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 12,848 (2.36 people per house) |
| Families | 8,316 (2.93 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 542 |
| Pop. — Asian | 142 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 8 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 70 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 30,349 |
| Pop. — Other | 82 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Differs by program |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Admission Details
| Application Fee Required |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $10 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 158 (65 male / 93 female) |
| Admitted | 94 (45 male / 49 female) |
| Admission rate | 59% |
| First-time Enrollment | 81 (40 male / 41 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 74 (40 male / 34 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 7 (N/A male / 7 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 154 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Altoona Area Vocational Technical School use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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/
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Altoona Area Vocational Technical School accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,615 | 87 |  44% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,638 | 26 |  13% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,325 | 61 |  31% |
| Any financial aid type | 130 |  66% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Altoona Area Vocational Technical School?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 55 | 93 | 148 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 56 | 98 | 154 |
Most Popular Programs
Altoona Area Vocational Technical School has over 32 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 1564 | $8,505 | $1,031 |
| 2 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 1080 | $5,780 | $1,200 |
| 3 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1365 | $6,900 | $1,635 |
| 4 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 900 | $4,200 | $220 |
| 5 | Electrician | 900 | $4,200 | $220 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Altoona Area Vocational Technical School.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 40 | 45 | |
| 2 | 17 | 19 | |
| 15 | 1 | 16 | |
| 14 | N/A | 14 | |
| N/A | 10 | 10 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
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