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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

New Kensington, PA·Public·416 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. solid earnings of $57,200 within 10 years.

95%
Accept
416
Students
N/A
Net Price
28%
Grad Rate
$57,200
Earnings
10 yr
$25,000
Debt

About This School

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is a public institution located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania with approximately 416 undergraduate students enrolled. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. In-state tuition is $14,408 per year. The graduation rate is 28%, and the typical graduate earns $57,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing36%
Health Professions16%
Biological Sciences8%
Computer Science5%
Psychology5%
Communications5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1190
Reading 75th %ile625
Math 75th %ile640

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$14,408
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,134
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants32%
Median debt at graduation$25,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
28%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
85%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White77%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (416 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

3550 Seventh Street Road

New Kensington, PA 15068-1765

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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