Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, PA · Public · 416 undergrads (small, rural) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,541 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,323 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $17,589 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $21,666 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,654 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,305 |
Sticker tuition: $14,408 in-state, $24,134 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Average SAT
- 1190
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 32%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 28%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $63,435
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business30%
Criminal Justice11%
Health & Nursing10%
Communications & Media9%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Psychology8%
Computer Science3%
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