School Highlights
YTI Career Institute-Altoona serves 32 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- 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 9 teachers has declined by 70% over five years.
YTI Career Institute-Altoona
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
9 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
14
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of YTI Career Institute-Altoona has declined by 84% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 has increased from 1:1 over five years.
The YTI Career Institute-Altoona diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
32 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
32 students
292 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
122 students
368 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
290 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
36%
15%
% White
40%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
14%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,800
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,500
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,897
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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