About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

Founded in 1958, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. is a college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 686 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 39 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate82%
Application Deadline
Application Fee65
SAT Range925-1130
ACT Range18-25

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 40 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
50%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
25%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
50%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
75%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
75%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
50%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
50%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
25%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
50%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
75%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
75%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    6 Students rated on-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    6 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    6 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    6 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    6 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    6 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    6 Students rated local services 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    6 Students rated academics 4.5 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?

5 Students rated Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

Ahsanti - 05/08/2017

Overall this campus is very laid back and fun to be at. The events that are held at the school are always fun and entertaining. The professors are always encouraging student to talk to them. The advice the professors give are really helpful. The class size is pretty decent so if you have questions the professor can easily help you. Although I feel there should be more clubs available, it is easy to start your own club and get to know people. The chancellor is very kind and likes to get to know the students individually. He always speaks to the students in the halls and ask how they are doing. If you like small classes and a small campus this is the place for you. Being involved in the events makes the college experience even better.

mariana - 05/01/2017

The school is wondeful academically and socially. However, there needs to be more diversity amongst students and faculty. also there need to be more resources for international students, because it is very minimal. I love the food and the events that occur on campus, I don't regret being involved at all. The best decision I've ever made.

Nicole - 04/12/2017

I really enjoy Penn State New Kensington. I love the team spirt on campus even though we are just a branch campus. You cannot go anywhere without someone yelling We Are. If you go to Penn State New Kensington you call it Penn Kenn anyone else looks at you like you are crazy. It is like a secret code everyone is using.

Moriah - 03/31/2017

My overall opinion about Penn State New Kensington is not like every other school. The school is there to help students, who want to be there, learn and not simply take our money. Unlike the high school I previously attended, I never feel awkward when I'm lost or need help with something because there is always someone to answer my questions. Whether it is a student or faculty member, everyone is friendly and helpful. Overall, the campus is a little small, but it's safe, clean, and well organized. The faculty is always incredibly helpful and are there for more than just collecting their paychecks. The professors all seem to be willing to drop everything they are doing to help students if they are struggling. I feel as if I have learned more at Penn State New Kensington in one semester than I did in my four years of high school. My high school was almost harder than Penn State New Kensington because their grading scale was harder, and I felt like I was having the life sucked out of me. My high school expected too much from their students, but Penn State New Kensington encourages its students without overloading them. If something is going on that an individual is having trouble with their assignments, the faculty is willing to help those individuals in every way they can. Not only does Penn State New Kensington emphasize the importance of education, but it encourages the students to get involved in school activities. They have everything from clubs to join and activities that go on each week. Everyone that I have ever encountered at school is proud to say they attend school there. I couldn't be any happier with the education that I am receiving from Penn State New Kensington, and I would recommend it to anyone to attend.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is 82%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would remind myself that a college professor's paycheck is not contingent upon their students grades, so the success of the student is totally dependent on the student. I would also tell myself that being involved with campus activities is a good thing, and I should participate in all the school activities that I can. The last thing I would tell myself is that every person you meet in college can help you, whether you know it or not. The sooner you start developing a network of contacts and knowledgeable resources the better.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very helpful, energetic, and they are proud of their education.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Being part of the Penn State sisterhood. The efforts of THON for the kids is pretty renowned.

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  5. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is one of a few schools in the region that offer an associates in radiological sciences.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    The one thing that I would consider for my school is more activites. This school needs a little bit more activities because since the school is located in a rural area, there is nothing else out here for students to do. Otherwise, the school is perfect for any student that wants to go to a smaller school.

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Student Body

Students

40%

female

60%

male

686

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

5%

Out-Of-State

93%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
84%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

86% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington receive some sort of financial aid. 37% were awarded federal grants. While 62% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$20,496

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,840

Books and Supplies

$11,230

Room and Board

33,566

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,258
$30 - $48K
$11,445
$48 - $75K
$12,635
$75 - $110K
$17,119
$110K & UP
$18,278

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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