Altoona Area Vocational Technical School
http://www.gactc.edu1500 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602-3616
(814) 946-8450 x1256
The mission of the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is to provide high school students and adult learners a superior career and technical education consistent with accepted academic and skill standards.
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| Institution Type | < 2-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | None |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Less than one year certificate One but less than two years certificate |
| Campus Setting | City: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
| School Costs | |
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At Altoona Area Vocational Technical School, 94.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 81.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,287), and 81% receive loans ($5,679 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,200. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Altoona Area Vocational Technical School is $10,440 per year. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 99.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 90.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 87.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 79.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 814-946-8469 |
| Admissions Office Email | tfleck@gactc.com |
| Admissions Office Address | 1500 Fourth ave. • altoona, pa 16602 |
| Admissions Website | http://www.gactc.edu/Home_files/admission_procedures.doc (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.gactc.edu/Adult_Education_files/ce_app.pdf |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 2 | ||||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 2 | ||||
| Logistics and Materials Management | 0 | ||||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 0 | ||||
| Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 0 | ||||
| Graphic Communications, Other | 0 | ||||
| Construction trades | 4 | ||||
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 1 | ||||
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other | 3 | ||||
| Mason/Masonry | 0 | ||||
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 0 | ||||
| Engineering technologies/technicians | 3 | ||||
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 1 | ||||
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | 2 | ||||
| Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician | 0 | ||||
| Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 1 | ||||
| Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers | 1 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 108 | ||||
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | 10 | ||||
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 11 | ||||
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 63 | ||||
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 4 | ||||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | |||||
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 6 | ||||
| Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant | 14 | ||||
| Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 17 | ||||
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 0 | ||||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 | ||||
| Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician | 15 | ||||
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other | 0 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 0 | ||||
| Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 0 | ||||
| Personal and culinary services | 0 | ||||
| Institutional Food Workers | 0 | ||||
| Precision production | 8 | ||||
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright | 1 | ||||
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 0 | ||||
| Welding Technology/Welder | 7 | ||||
| Transportation and materials moving | 23 | ||||
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation | 23 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 0 | ||||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 0 | ||||
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