Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
Public university · New Kensington, PA · 416 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
95%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1110–1265
ACT (middle 50%)
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Average net price
$10,866
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$20,628
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
26%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington accepts about 95 of every 100 applicants (95%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1110 and 1265 on the SAT. A score at or above 1265 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1110, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $20,628 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $10,866 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $14,440 for PA residents and $24,402 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$14,440
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$24,402
- Total cost of attendance$20,628
- Average net price after grants$10,866
Popular majors
Business, Engineering Technology, Criminal Justice, Health Professions & Nursing, Communications.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington FAQ
- What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate?
- 95% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1110–1265. Aim for 1265 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington cost?
- About $20,628 a year before aid; $10,866 on average after grants.
- What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's FAFSA school code?
- 003329. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington receives your information.
- What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's graduation rate?
- 26% of students finish within six years.
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