Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6375 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1780 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1693 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #112 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 460
- Male:Female Ratio
- 59:41
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- newkensington.psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 93% |
| Applicants | 678 | 326 | 348 |
| Admissions | 620 | 294 | 322 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 134 | 79 | 54 |
162 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington are 1080-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
5 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington are 22-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 360 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 28 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 25 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 16 (3%) |
| Asian | 6 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,860
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,824 | $23,094 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,824 | $23,094 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,086 | $29,448 |
| Fee in-district | $516 | $516 |
| Fee in-state | $516 | $516 |
| Fee out-of-state | $516 | $516 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington majors
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington has granted 72 bachelor's degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Information Science & Studies | 16 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 10 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 8 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 5 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 17 | 72 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 28% | 29% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington has published 95 scientific papers with 1,995 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Business, Medicine, Sociology, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Social Psychology, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 11 |
| 1992 | 1 | 18 |
| 1993 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 2 | 19 |
| 1995 | 3 | 16 |
| 1996 | 1 | 12 |
| 1997 | 0 | 19 |
| 1998 | 1 | 25 |
| 1999 | 0 | 18 |
| 2000 | 1 | 33 |
| 2001 | 6 | 30 |
| 2002 | 5 | 35 |
| 2003 | 5 | 51 |
| 2004 | 3 | 50 |
| 2005 | 4 | 56 |
| 2006 | 4 | 71 |
| 2007 | 3 | 51 |
| 2008 | 4 | 76 |
| 2009 | 2 | 68 |
| 2010 | 3 | 74 |
| 2011 | 9 | 77 |
| 2012 | 2 | 130 |
| 2013 | 2 | 135 |
| 2014 | 1 | 173 |
| 2015 | 2 | 148 |
| 2016 | 6 | 136 |
| 2017 | 8 | 139 |
| 2018 | 7 | 107 |
| 2019 | 11 | 118 |
| 2020 | 6 | 190 |
| 2021 | 7 | 158 |
General info
| Alternative names | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 105 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3550 Seventh Street Road New Kensington, Pennsylvania, 15068-1765 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 7243345466 |