Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona require SAT or ACT scores?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?

The Regular Decision deadline is December 01, 2026, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

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Published sticker price is $26,958 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

Altoona, PA

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Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1070–1290

Annual cost (sticker price)

$26,958

$15,972 in-state

Early Decision

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Early Action

November 01, 2026

Regular Decision

December 01, 2026

Penn State Application, Common Application

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://altoona.psu.edu/admissions/first-year-students — verified 2026-09-28.