Pennsylvania State University - Mont Alto
School info
3.4
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.8
Food
2.9
Clubs
2.6
Facilities
3.4
Internet
3.4
Location
3.3
Opportunities
3.1
Safety
4.2
Social
2.8
Happiness
3.5
Basic Information
Location
- Mont Alto, PA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public satellite campus of a public university
- Established: 1903
- Founder: Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker, Pennsylvania State University (merged with the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy)
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Mont Alto offers 9 four-year and 7 two-year degree programs
- totaling 16 programs. However
- it also allows students to start more than 160 other degree programs that can be completed at another campus location. Therefore
- the total number of degree courses available is at least 16
- but potentially more than 160 if including the additional programs. For a precise number based on the information given
- we can say there are at least 16 degree courses. **Range: 16-160+**
Key Area
- Physics
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
- Quantum and Particle physics
- Engineering
- Psychology
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: The total number of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University - Mont Alto is approximately 672 (based on fall 2021 data) to 863 (based on fall 2018 data)
- Undergraduates: The number of undergraduate students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University - Mont Alto is approximately 672 as of fall 2021
- Academic Staff: Pennsylvania State University - Mont Alto has approximately 41 academic staff members, including 22 Assistant professors, 11 Associate professors, and 8 Lecturers
- Administrative Staff: Pennsylvania State University - Mont Alto has approximately 27 administrative staff members
Notable Alumni
- Robert (Bob) Slagle
- Joseph Barnard
- Lt. Col. Richard (Dick) Kost
- Joseph Ibberson
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Good reviews
Overall 4.2
It's a beautiful campus in a peaceful location. Many of the professors are very nice and always have their office doors open.
Overall 4.1
Quiet but really pretty campus. Lots of bingo and jeopardy. Lots of free/discounted activities and trips.
Overall 4.1
This campus is a beautiful place to call home. While getting involved in the social scene is difficult at first, the campus is small enough that once you get to know people it is super easy to get involved. The professors are knowledgable and passionate about what they do. All around a great college experience, it is what you make it.
Overall 4
It's a small and beautiful campus, it has a great Nursing program if you're interested in the healthcare then Mont Alto it's the best place for you. I do not regret a thing about going there. The professors really care about you and you feel like they are on your side,
Overall 4
This is a beautiful campus! It is a little bit in the 'country'/ forest but its very peaceful out here. Everyone is nice and friendly, professors really love their job and everyone pretty much love it here. Its a very nice campus to start or end your college years!
Overall 4
I studied at mont alto for two years and really enjoyed my time there. The teachers I had were excellent, and I was surprised at the quality of my education from a branch campus. The class sizes are small so you really get to know your teacher and peers, which was helpful for some of the more difficult courses.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.5
Boring school in the middle of nowhere.
Overall 1.7
Choosing to come to Mont Alto was the worst decision I have ever made. The location is horrible, people are odd and unfriendly. So far my professors have been very kind, however administrators are worthless. I cannot explain how unhelpful or rude people have been. I would never advise anyone to come here.