More selective than 18% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,863. College Scorecard.
Higher than 11% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 10% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 54% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 77% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington acceptance rate & admissions
Of 643 applicants, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington admitted 600 and 125 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1265 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Pennsylvania residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Pennsylvania residents with financial need may receive a PA State Grant: up to $6,000 a year in 2026-27 at approved colleges, depending on need and the college. Not included in the prices above. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA State Grant
What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington took 4.5 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Pennsylvania. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,541 | $51,473 | 1.9 years |
| $30–48k | $13,323 | $59,421 | 2.1 years |
| $48–75k | $17,589 | $78,447 | 2.8 years |
| $75–110k | $21,666 | $96,630 | 3.5 years |
| $110k+ | $23,654 | $105,497 | 3.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (14% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($63,435) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $27,638 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington majors, earnings & careers
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington offers 9 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Business & Finance · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
- Science & Math · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | $91,671 | $26,000 |
| Nursing | $91,032 | $27,000 |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | $81,835 | $27,000 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $81,617 | $26,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $73,308 | $26,000 |
| Business | $65,292 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $56,877 | $26,000 |
| Communications | $55,505 | $25,875 |
Quick list of all 9 majors
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other$81,617
- Business$65,292
- Communications$55,505
- Criminal Justice$56,877
- Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians$81,835
- Information Science / Studies$91,671
- Management Science / Analytics$73,308
- Nursing$91,032
- Psychology$49,543
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Pittsburgh
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,389. Housing costs 28% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 42 inches of rain a year, 29 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: river flooding (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Westmoreland County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Westmoreland County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Pennsylvania by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | 95% | $18,305 | 28% | $63,435 | This school |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | 96% | $17,597 | 26% | $63,435 | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | 96% | $17,418 | 22% | $63,435 | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | 97% | $19,659 | 32% | $63,435 | |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | 97% | $16,448 | 23% | $63,435 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington would cost you $708 more per year than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington.
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton gives aided families $3,522 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Pennsylvania resident | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $26,863 | $29,677 | −$2,814 |
| Average grants | −$8,558 | −$12,080 | +$3,522 |
| You pay | $18,305 | $17,597 | +$708 |
“+” means Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
What is the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington accepts 95% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 600 of 643 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1110–1265 on the SAT.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $26,863 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,305 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $11,541 and families earning $110k+ pay $23,654.
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington graduates earn?
Former Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington students earn a median $63,435 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington graduation rate?
28% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 85% return for their second year.
How long does a Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington costs about $78,447 after grants ($17,589 a year for 4.5 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $63,435 ten years after starting, $27,638 more than high school graduates in Pennsylvania ($35,797), so the cost is repaid in 2.8 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-new-kensington (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).