Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

New Kensington, PA · Public · 416 undergraduates

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington admitted 95% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1110–1265 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $10,866 a year. Within six years, 26% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
95%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1110–1265

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$20,628 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$10,866 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$4,503 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$14,440 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$24,402 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
26%
Students who return for a second year
85%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$71,762 a year
Median debt at graduation
$24,500

Students

Undergraduates
416
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
41%
Student-faculty ratio
9 to 1
Campus setting
Rural

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
30%
Engineering technologies
17%
Homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting
11%
Health professions
10%
Communication and journalism
9%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.