Penn State New Kensington Admission Requirements

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Penn State New Kensington Admission Overview

Penn State New Kensington admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Penn State New Kensington admitted 95.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1110-1265. Penn State New Kensington is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Penn State New Kensington Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

95.3%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Penn State New Kensington

Acceptance Rate

The Penn State New Kensington acceptance rate is 95.3%. Last year, 567 of 595 applicants were admitted. That is the 96th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

22% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Penn State New Kensington GPA

Penn State New Kensington considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

Penn State New Kensington SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1110-1265

Freshmen who sent SAT

22%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 580
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1110
SAT 25th percentile scores for Penn State New Kensington

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 625
  • Math 640
  • Composite 1265
SAT 75th percentile scores for Penn State New Kensington

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Penn State New Kensington typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 1110–1265) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. Penn State New Kensington ranks #41 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1110 to 1265

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SAT policy

Penn State New Kensington is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Penn State New Kensington
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1265+ Above 75th >97%
1190 to 1265 Avg + 95%-97%
1110 to 1190 Avg - 91%-95%
Below 1110 Below mid-50 <91%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Penn State New Kensington ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Penn State New Kensington

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Penn State New Kensington

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Penn State New Kensington admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 335 255 595
Accepted 314 248 567
Acceptance Rate 94% 97% 95%
Enrolled 44 81 125
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 33% 22%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Penn State New Kensington application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Penn State New Kensington
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Penn State New Kensington is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 95.3% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1110-1265); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214625.

GPA calculator: Penn State New Kensington GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026