ALTOONA AREA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL

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Altoona Area Vocational Technical School

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Altoona, PA). The maximum program length is less than 2 years.

Contacting the School

1500 Fourth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Main Phone: (814) 946-8450
Web Site: www.gactc.com/cont-ed

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 163 (full-time equivalent) students. 99% of students attend full-time, while 1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 47 male students and 146 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 24.4% of the student body, while females made up 75.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 49.7% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Certificate, 1-2 years

Degree Programs

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Building Trade And Construction

Business And Management

Administrative And Secretarial

Computer

Other Computer Science

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Electromechanical Instrument Technology

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Health Care

Home Services Vocational

Institutional Food

Performing And Visual Arts

Commercial Art And Design

Personal Services

Culinary

Precision Trade

Repair And Mechanic

Sales And Marketing

Distribution And Sales Management

Transportation Vehicle And Equipment Operator

Vehicle And Equipment Operator

School Accreditation

Altoona Area Vocational Technical School reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance

Financial Flexibility

Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 3,646
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 5,150
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 3,646

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.

Recommended (but not required):

The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Standardized test scores are neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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