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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, PAPublicRural Setting
Open Admission • 95% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is a public institution located in the rural setting of New Kensington, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 416 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 95%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
416 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
95% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading580 - 625
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
95%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing36% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,671
Earnings 5yr: $92,982
Debt: $26,000
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,835
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,617
Earnings 5yr: $80,065
Debt: $26,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,292
Earnings 5yr: $62,450
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,110
Earnings 5yr: $56,302
Debt: $12,625
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,877
Earnings 5yr: $55,232
Debt: $26,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,305
In-State Tuition$14,408
Out-of-State Tuition$24,134
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$55,620
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,435
Completion Signals
28%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
65%
Men35%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 65% men and 35% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$82,495
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