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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 New Kensington, PA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

This public university in New Kensington, PA enrolls 460 students and accepts 95% of applicants. Business and marketing degrees dominate, accounting for over one-third of all degrees awarded. The 28% six-year graduation rate is notably low, though first-year retention stands at 85%. Graduates earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry, with median debt around $25,000.

Acceptance rate
95.3%
Enrollment
460
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
28%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1110 – 1265
ACT (composite)
22 – 30
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$11,541
family income
$30–48k
$13,323
family income
$48–75k
$17,589
family income
$75–110k
$21,666
family income
$110k+
$23,654
family income
32% receive Pell grants
48% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
35.5%
Health Professions
15.8%
Engineering Tech
14.5%
Criminal Justice
10.5%
Biology
7.9%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$63,435
Earnings (6 yr)
$55,620
Completion
28%
Retention
85%
Median debt
$25,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington has an acceptance rate of 95.3%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1110 and 1265 on the SAT. The ACT range is 22–30.

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $11,541 per year, rising to $23,654 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.