School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 201 Shields Building University Park, PA 16802-1294 (724) 334-5466 (888) 968-7297 Fax: (724) 334-6111 [email protected] Contact: Anne Rohrbach Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 3550 Seventh Street Road, Route 780 New Kensington, PA 15068-1765 (724) 334-5466 |
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Size Total undergrads: 872 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 192 Degree-seeking undergrads: 707 Graduate enrollment: 4 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 84% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75% |
College Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Acting B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bacteriology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Adult/Continuing Teacher Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Biomedical Engineering Technology A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Human Development/Family Studies A,B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Communication Disorders B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences A,B Natural Resources & Conservation Forest Sciences/Biology B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Science Technologies Biology Technician B Security & Protective Services Forensic Technologies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (724) 334-5466 |
| Website: | newkensington.psu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | admissions.psu.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 3550 Seventh Street Road, New Kensington, PA 15068-1765 |
| Setting: | 41 |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 686 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 55% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 415 (60% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $13,616 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $20,496 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 86% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,761 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 3 | 3 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,616 |
| Out-of-state | $20,496 |
| Books and supplies | $1,840 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $19,714 |
| Out-of-state | $25,020 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 150 | 86% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 135 | 78% | $6,761 |
| Student loan aid | 108 | 62% | $5,669 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 541 | 82% | $5,269 |
| Federal student loans | 388 | 59% | $6,689 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 499 | 291 | 208 | Percent admitted | 100% | 83% | 82% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 40% | 45% | 33% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 686 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 686 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Accreditation
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