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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

New Kensington, PA · Public
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At a glance

95.3%

Acceptance rate

1,133

SAT Average

$19,522

Avg net price

423

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,133
SAT Reading/Writing580–625
SAT Math530–640
Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Associate’s 27Bachelor’s 49Master’s 1
Associate’s 9Bachelor’s 14Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 9Master’s None reported
Associate’s 6Bachelor’s 7Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 7Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 6Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 4Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 2Master’s None reported
Associate’s 8Bachelor’s 0Master’s 1
Associate’s 4Bachelor’s None reportedMaster’s None reported
College athletics

Athletic participation

95 unique student-athletes · 7 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Some programs do not qualify for Early Action or have different deadlines and notification timelines.

Decision released by Dec 24

Nov 1, 2026

Rolling admission

No deadline

FAFSA due Dec 1 · FAFSA due Dec 15

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$13,824
Required fees
$584
Books and supplies
$1,200
Total
$15,608
Total by year
  1. $15,55019–20
  2. $16,18022–23
  3. $16,22023–24
  4. $15,60824–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $19,522 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation14%
6-year graduation24%
Retention rate77%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$63,435
Median debt$25,000
Campus
Enrollment423
Student-faculty ratio9:1
SettingRural

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