School Highlights
YTI Career Institute-Altoona serves 162 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
YTI Career Institute-Altoona ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
YTI Career Institute-Altoona
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
30 staff
58 staff

Number of Programs Offered
1
27
Student Body
The student population of YTI Career Institute-Altoona has grown by 315% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has increased from 2:1 over five years.
The YTI Career Institute-Altoona diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 318% over five years.
Total Enrollment
162 students
361 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1

# Full-Time Students
162 students
310 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
134 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
162 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
162 students
300 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
3%
5%

% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
22%
15%

% White
30%
52%

% Hawaiian
27%
3%
% Two or more races
4%
3%

% Non Resident races
2%
1%

% Unknown races
7%
10%


Diversity Score
0.78
0.68

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
0.6111%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,800
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%

Median Debt for Graduates
$14,500
$13,620

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,897
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is YTI Career Institute-Altoona's ranking?
YTI Career Institute-Altoona ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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