Penn State New Kensington

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
New Kensington, PA
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Overview

Total enrollment

421

Location New Kensington, Pennsylvania
Website psu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Penn State New Kensington, located in Upper Burrell Township, Pennsylvania, operates as a satellite campus of the Pennsylvania State University system approximately 20 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. The 72-acre suburban campus features a mix of academic and recreational facilities, including modern science labs and an art gallery housed within its main buildings. The campus primarily serves commuter students from the Alle-Kiski Valley region, though limited student housing is available through a partnership with nearby apartment complexes. Academic offerings focus on associate and bachelor's degree programs, with notable strengths in engineering, business, information sciences, and biomedical engineering technology, while also providing students with opportunities to begin coursework that can be completed at other Penn State locations.

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Ratings

Penn State New Kensington is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1110/1265

Acceptance Rate

95.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 22%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$14,408

Out of State Resident Tuition

$24,134

Breakdown

Tuition $14,408
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $584
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $15,274
Budget for Other Expenses $5,020
Total One Year Cost $36,486

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Penn State New Kensington are Business, Health Professions, and Psychology. 27% of students major in Business, 19% in Health Professions, and 15% in Psychology.