# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

New Kensington, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-new-kensington

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 95% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 643 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 600 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 580–625 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 530–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $20,628 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $10,866 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $4,503 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $5,022 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $7,807 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $13,155 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $16,916 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 416 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 26% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $71,762 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,500 (FY2024) |

## What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 214625. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology