Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto

What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto does

Penn State Mont Alto is a commonwealth campus of The Pennsylvania State University located in Mont Alto, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The institution traces its origins to 1903 and was formally established as a commonwealth campus in 1962, operating as one of 24 campuses in the Penn State system. It delivers nine bachelor's degree programs and seven associate degree programs spanning nursing, business, information technology, forestry, and the liberal arts, alongside an honors program, continuing education offerings, and dual-credit enrollment for high school students. The campus serves traditional undergraduates, adult learners, dual-enrollment high school students, and military-affiliated students, with residence capacity of approximately 438 students and 55 listed employees.

The campus runs on shared Penn State system infrastructure, including the Canvas learning management system, the LionPath student information system, and the Digital Learning Collaborative for course delivery, and participates in system-wide initiatives such as the Invent Penn State LaunchBox entrepreneurship network and the HPA Consortium. Revenue is generated through in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees, room and board charges, continuing education enrollment, and endowment distributions. Auxiliary revenue sources include athletic and community programming. A $572,000 endowment disbursement was referenced in source materials.

Critically, the campus is in a contracted transition state: it is no longer admitting new degree-seeking students and will continue to teach out currently enrolled students through the 2026-27 academic year. Strategic initiatives such as the Mont Alto LaunchBox, expanding continuing education, and the 2+2 articulation plan with other Penn State campuses indicate an effort to preserve institutional relevance and community impact while degree-program enrollment winds down.

Name

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto

Legal name

The Pennsylvania State University

Website

https://montalto.psu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Penn State Mont Alto is a commonwealth campus of The Pennsylvania State University in Franklin County, PA, offering nine bachelor's and seven associate degree programs to traditional, adult, dual-enrollment, and military-affiliated students. The campus is in teach-out, no longer admitting new degree-seeking students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro primary industry

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Associate degrees
• Continuing education
• Workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Mont Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: Revenue from tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduate and graduate education programs, with in-state and out-of-state pricing structures
2. Room and board: Housing and dining services revenue from students living on campus, including two residence halls with 438 student capacity
3. Continuing education programs: Professional development courses, certificate programs, exam preparation, and workforce training for adult learners and businesses
4. Endowment income and donations: Endowed scholarships and program support funded by alumni and community donors; Penn State Mont Alto awarded $572,114 from endowments to 397 students during 2020-21 academic year
5. Athletics and events: Revenue from intercollegiate athletics programs and campus events including tournaments and championships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Penn State Mont Alto is a commonwealth campus of The Pennsylvania State University that delivers associate and bachelor's degree programs across business, healthcare, IT, human services, and applied sciences. The campus also provides continuing education and professional development certificate programs (PMP, SHRM, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing), dual enrollment for high school students, an Honors Program, and entrepreneurship support through the Mont Alto LaunchBox, supported by the Penn State brand and a 2+2 transfer pathway to other Penn State campuses.

Product overview

Penn State Mont Alto is a commonwealth campus of Penn State University offering a comprehensive educational portfolio consisting of nine four-year bachelor's degree programs and seven two-year associate degree programs across fields including business, healthcare, technology, human services, and applied sciences. The campus provides educational pathways through its 2+2 Plan allowing degree completion at other Penn State campuses, continuing education and professional development certificate programs, an Honors Program for academically gifted students, and the Mont Alto LaunchBox entrepreneurship incubator. The institution serves Franklin County and surrounding communities while preparing students for careers or transfer to four-year programs.

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Brands

• Mont Alto LaunchBox: An entrepreneurship innovation space powered by Invent Penn State that supports regional entrepreneurs and small business owners with free workshops, legal and intellectual property services, and 1:1 coaching and mentorship.

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Eight baccalaureate degree programs offered at Penn State Mont Alto covering Business, Health Policy and Administration, Human Development and Family Studies, Information Technology, Multidisciplinary Studies, Nursing, Occupational Science, Project and Supply Chain Management, and Psychology. Designed for students seeking a four-year undergraduate degree.
• Associate Degree Programs Seven two-year associate degree programs in Business, Forest Technology, Human Development and Family Studies, Information Sciences and Technology, Multidisciplinary Studies, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Physical Therapist Assistant. Targeted at students seeking workforce-ready credentials or intending to transfer to a four-year program.
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Certificate programs and exam preparation including PMP Exam Prep, SHRM-CP/SCP certification, Digital Marketing Certificate, Project Management Certificate, Cyber Security Certificate, and customized workforce training for businesses and individuals. Designed for adult learners and working professionals seeking industry credentials.
• Honors Program Academic enrichment program offering honors coursework, seminars, independent study, research opportunities, and out-of-classroom activities including museum visits, travel abroad, and community service projects. Targets academically gifted undergraduate students.
• 2+2 Transfer Plan Academic pathway allowing students to complete their first two years at Penn State Mont Alto before transitioning to another Penn State campus such as University Park to finish their degree. Programs offered include Engineering, Agriculture, Education, and Forestry, alongside others.
• Dual Credit Enrollment Program allowing high school juniors and seniors to take Penn State college courses on the Mont Alto campus at discounted tuition, earning Penn State credits before high school graduation. Eligibility requires a 3.0 GPA with a holistic review process.
• Mont Alto LaunchBox Entrepreneurship innovation space powered by Invent Penn State that supports regional entrepreneurs and small business owners with free workshops, legal and intellectual property services, and 1:1 coaching and mentorship. Open to community entrepreneurs.
• On-Campus Housing and Dining Two residence halls with capacity for 438 students offering both traditional and suite-style rooms, along with dining services for students living on the Mont Alto campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 87% of students receive some form of financial aid
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Special Olympics PennsylvaniaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Penn State Mont Alto student-athletes volunteered at the 2025 Special Olympics North America Golf Championship, with 85 students representing six different sports helping ensure the event ran smoothly. The event brought 300+ athletes from 21 states and Canada to Penn National Golf Club in Fayetteville.
• Save the Manatee ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Students from Penn State Mont Alto partnered with Save the Manatee Club during spring break alternative trip to Florida Springs Fest, educating visitors about protecting endangered manatees and preserving their habitat.
• Disney Imagination CampusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Penn State students participated in Disney-led workshops focused on leadership, teamwork, and storytelling through the Disney Imagination Campus program at Walt Disney World in Florida.
• Invent Penn State (Mont Alto LaunchBox)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mont Alto LaunchBox is powered by Invent Penn State, supporting regional entrepreneurs and small business owners by connecting them to resources including workshops, legal and intellectual property services, and 1:1 coaching and mentorship. Services are free to entrepreneurs.
• The DAISY FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The DAISY Foundation through the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing to recognize extraordinary nursing students who demonstrate excellence in patient care, clinical skill, and compassion through the DAISY Student Nurse Honoree program.
• 11/30 ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung professionals group in Franklin County that donates gently used professional clothes and accessories to Mont Alto's Career Closet, which provides interview attire for students at no cost.
• Penn State System (HPA Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPA Consortium among seven Penn State campuses (Abington, Beaver, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, Shenango) established September 2020 to enrich student experiences through shared courses via Digital Learning Collaborative, coordinated scheduling, and optimized faculty resources.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Penn State Lehigh Valley: Penn State commonwealth campus in Center Valley, PA serving as a 2+2 starting point within the same system. Comparable in scale, mission, and student demographic mix.
• Penn State Shenango: Small Penn State commonwealth campus in Sharon, PA, part of the HPA Consortium with Mont Alto for shared Digital Learning Collaborative courses. Highly comparable in scale and two-year transfer focus.
• Penn State Hazleton: Penn State commonwealth campus in Hazleton, PA offering associate and bachelor's degree programs. Same system, same 2+2 transfer design, and similar small-campus residential profile as Penn State Mont Alto.
• Penn State Harrisburg: Penn State commonwealth campus in Middletown, PA offering associate and bachelor's degrees plus graduate programs. Comparable as a Penn State regional campus with similar transfer-oriented undergraduate mission and shared system infrastructure.
• Penn State York: Another Penn State commonwealth campus under Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells, located in York, PA. Closely comparable in scale, program mix, and 2+2 transfer model to Penn State Mont Alto.
• Penn State Brandywine: A Penn State commonwealth campus in Media, PA, sharing the same Regional Chancellor (Marilyn J. Wells) as Penn State Mont Alto. Offers a comparable mix of two-year starting points and four-year completion pathways with similar size, mission, and student demographics.

Regional players

• Hagerstown Community College: Public community college in Hagerstown, MD serving the western Maryland / southern PA border region. Comparable as a regional public two-year institution near Penn State Mont Alto with associate degrees and university-transfer pathways.
• Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC): Pennsylvania's largest community college, headquartered in Harrisburg and serving the central PA region. Comparable as a Pennsylvania public two-year institution with associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce certificates.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/montaltopsu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8i97bvJSZNhS1br5wsdHBQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/psumontalto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/pennstatemontalto
• Instagraminstagram.com/pennstatemontalto

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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