Penn State New Kensington Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Penn State New Kensington is 91.4%.  Its admission rate is the 90th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Penn State New Kensington and can you get accepted?

Penn State New Kensington is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 620 out of the 678 who applied were admitted.

22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Penn State New Kensington?

91% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Penn State New Kensington you should:

• Score 1150 on the SAT
• Score 26 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Penn State New Kensington has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Penn State New Kensington. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 22% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Penn State New Kensington?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Penn State New Kensington is 1150 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1080-1210. Students who get into Penn State New Kensington score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers..  Penn State New Kensington ranks #57 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1150 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Penn State New Kensington regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1080 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1080, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1010, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Penn State New Kensington is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1145, you have around a 91% chance of being admitted. A 1210 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 95% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Penn State New Kensington?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Penn State New Kensington is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 30.  The school ranks #32 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Penn State New Kensington.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Penn State New Kensington is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Penn State New Kensington for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 91% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 95% with a 30 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Penn State New Kensington is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Penn State New Kensington and what student information is used for admission decisions?

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