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Altoona Area Vocational Technical School
- 1500 Fourth Avenue
- Altoona, PA 16602
- OPEID College Code: 01086000
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- General Phone: (814) 946-8450
- Executive Director: Dr. Lanny Ross
- Website: www.gactc.com
- Type: Public, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 172
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 46 | 157 | 203 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 29 (63%) | 94 (60%) | 123 (61%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 29 (100%) | 82 (87%) | 111 (90%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 68% | 62% | 41% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,989 | $4,143 | $1,299 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.6% | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 69 | 85 | 78 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Licensed Practical Nurse Training
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $9,000 | $8,505 | $8,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,031 | $1,046 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,000 | $5,500 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $18,200 | $16,956 | $16,106 |
| Off Campus with Family | $12,200 | $11,456 | $11,106 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | $10,200 | 1,564 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Medical Assistance | $9,750 | 1,395 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Medical Administration | $7,400 | 1,080 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $4,550 | 1,080 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | $4,550 | 900 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant | $925 | 240 Contact Hours | 2 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 172 Undergraduate: 172
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 31 Female: 141
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 31 Female: 141
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 153 Part-Time: 19
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 153 Part-Time: 19
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 8 | 5% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.6% |
| White | 163 | 95% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 29 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 20 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 20 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 20 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 29 | 17% |
| Ages 35-39 | 20 | 12% |
| Ages 40-49 | 29 | 17% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 125 | 89 | 36 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 59 | 40 | 19 |
| Primarily Instruction | 59 | 40 | 19 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Other Professionals | 18 | 17 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 38 | 22 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 17 | 11 | 6 |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 77%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
