Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Tuition &

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Altoona, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 220 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 68.49% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,008 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $12,419 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 220 94.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.49%
  • First-Generation Students: 57.0%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 17.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 282

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center: what the data shows

Common questions about Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center?

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is located in Altoona, PA (ZIP 16602-3616).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center public or private?

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a Public institution.

How much does Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center cost?

Average net price after aid: $12,419.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$9,019
$30,001–$48,000$12,277
$48,001–$75,000$6,110
$75,001–$110,000$16,786
$110,001+$22,232

How big is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center?

Total enrollment: 220 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 282 students.

About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center?

150%-time completion rate: 68.49%.

First-year retention: 73.2%.

What do graduates of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center earn?

Median earnings: $36,211 six years after entry; $38,008 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

51.50% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 68.49%; median earnings $38,008 at 10 years; net price $12,419. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$12,419
2024 Value

In 2024 Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,419.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$49,676 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$12,419 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51.50% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013——$11,251
2014——$12,626
2015——$11,882
2016——$12,520
2017——$10,821
2018——$9,124
2019——$10,950
2020——$9,573
2021——$9,175
2022——$11,859
2023——$13,906

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center reported total enrollment of about 220 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 28% male and 72% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (91.4%), Black or African American (5.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). About 51.50% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in 2024 is 220 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 282 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

73.2%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 91.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

68.49% 100% Completion Time

68.49% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 68.49% of students graduating from Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 12% male / 88% female
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$38,008 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

24.99% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

665.12% Return on Investment

2.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 28 completions

2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 26 completions

3. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 16 completions

4. Welding Technology/Welder: 15 completions

5. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 9 completions

6. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 5 completions

7. Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other: 1 completions

8. Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician: 1 completions

9. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other: 1 completions

Most popular programs at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,865

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public institution located in Altoona, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Dental Assisting/Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 220 students. Student body composition includes White (91.4%), Black or African American (5.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 68.49%. Approximately 51.50% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Altoona, PA 16602-3616

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center located?

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is located in Altoona, PA.

How much does Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,419 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center?

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 282 students, White (91.4%), Black or African American (5.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center?

About 57.0% of students at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center earn?

Median earnings are $36,211 six years after entry and $38,008 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center?

The 150%-time completion rate is 68.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center public or private?

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is a public institution located in Altoona, PA.

Is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center an HBCU?

No. Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center a tribal college?

No. Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.8%).

Is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Altoona, Pennsylvania city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.