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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
Admission at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is close to open (95.3%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $63,435 median earnings below before the application.
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington anchors the college town of New Kensington, PA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Information Science/Studies, where graduates median $91,671 four years out. 31.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1270 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington received 643 applications and admitted 600 (93.3%), with 125 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1030–1270 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 560 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington compares
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 95.3% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,408 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,435 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington: $63,435 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $14,408 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $24,134. For non-residents, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's $24,134 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 416 — Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington students — 27.6% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,032 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $81,835 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $81,617 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $65,292 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,877 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,505 |
| Psychology, General | $49,543 |
Median earnings for these 9 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,435 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1270 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 95.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate?
93.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 600 admitted from 643 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington cost?
In-state tuition is $14,408; out-of-state students pay $24,134. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,435 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango — 92.2% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre — 97% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton — 98.5% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College — 96.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.