Penn State Mont Alto offers 16 degrees that can be completed at the Mont Alto campus, including in-demand majors like nursing, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, business, and project and supply chain management.
We are a small and inclusive campus that delivers a world-class, Penn State education in a personalized environment. Here, you are part of a community of learners and leaders who are preparing to make a difference and drive the future, not just locally but globally. We work together to give back to University, the communities we serve, and the world, whether that’s through service-learning, community service, or our entrepreneurial innovation hub, the Mont Alto LaunchBox.
Our students can be engaged campus citizens by getting involved in any of 50+ students clubs and organizations including THON, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. So, whether you live on campus or commute, you will find your place in our community. Additionally, our student-athletes compete in 6 men's and 6 women's intercollegiate sports.
Our 106-acre campus is located in South Central Pennsylvania, which provides lots of opportunities for outdoor recreational activities, including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and kayaking. And we are perfectly positioned for easy access to Harrisburg, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia, so a day trip to the city is no more than three hours away.
Quick Facts
DEGREES
Students can complete 9 bachelor’s degrees and 7 associate degrees at Penn State Mont Alto or with the 2+2 Plan take their first two years at Mont Alto Campus and transfer to another Penn State campus to complete one of 275 majors.
ENROLLMENT
About 800 undergraduate students. Approximately 18% are adult learners (age 24+)
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
17
STUDENT / TEACHER RATIO
10:1
FACULTY
95 faculty members
LOCATION
Mont Alto is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania near Chambersburg, Gettysburg and Hagerstown, MD. It is within commuting distance of York (1 hour, 30 minutes); Harrisburg (1 hour, 15 minutes); Carlisle (45 minutes); Hagerstown, MD (30 minutes); and Frederick, MD (45 minutes). Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are less than 2 hours away from the campus.
SETTING
The 106-acre, tree-lined campus is home to the Penn State Mont Alto Arboretum and is located adjacent to the Michaux State Forest.
HOUSING
There are two residence halls on campus with the capacity to house 301 students.
ACTIVITIES
The campus sponsors more than 25 student clubs including: Student Government Association, Black and Latino Association (BALA), Mont Alto Arts Project, Blue and White Society, THON, Film Club, The Fourth Wall (student newspaper) and many more organizations related to academic majors and special interests. The campus also hosts a wide variety of entertainment and co-curricular programs such as comedians, coffee houses, game shows, movie nights, dances, bowling, bingo, guest lecturers, art exhibits, cultural and performing arts events, as well as trips to destinations such as Washington D.C., Baltimore's Inner Harbor, amusement parks, and New York City.
ATHLETICS
12 intercollegiate athletic teams competing in the PSUAC and USCAA