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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

New Kensington, PA · Public · Fringe rural · Website

Admission rate
95%
Open
Average net price
$10,866
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings
$71,762
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is a public college in New Kensington, PA with 416 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, and admitted students average 1190 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,866 per year ($4,503 for families earning under $30,000). 26% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
95%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
643
Fall 2023
Admitted
600
Fall 2023
Yield
21%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing580–625
200800
SAT Math530–640
200800

What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$20,628
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$14,440
Out-of-state tuition
$24,402

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$4,503
  • $30–48k$5,022
  • $48–75k$7,807
  • $75–110k$13,155
  • $110k+$16,916

Get a personal estimate with Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
26%
Freshman retention
85%
Median earnings
$71,762
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$24,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
416
Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Receive Pell grants
41%
  • White77%
  • Hispanic8%
  • Black7%
  • Asian3%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington FAQ

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate?+

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington admits 95% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–625 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1190.

Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?+

In Fall 2023, 643 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington and 600 were admitted; 125 enrolled.

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington consider legacy status?+

No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington require an essay?+

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $20,628 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,866.

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's graduation rate?+

26% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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