Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, Pennsylvania · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$55,620
Acceptance Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
27%
Annual Tuition
$14,380
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry — 17% above the national median. Acceptance rate 93.3%, average SAT score 1190, in-state tuition $14,380.
At a Glance
Total Students
423
Retention Rate
77%
Faculty Ratio
9
Financial Aid
54%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
Rural
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,190
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
580–625
SAT Math (middle 50%)
530–640
Institution Overview
Penn State New Kensington is a public institution with a very high acceptance rate of 93.3%. The student body is small, with 423 students enrolled. The retention rate is 76.7%. The cost of in-state tuition is $14,380. Over half of students receive financial aid.
Graduates report earnings of $54,468 one year after graduation, $55,620 after five years, and $63,435 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $25,000. The graduation rate is 26.7%.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$54k
1 YEAR
$56k
5 YEARS
$63k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington graduates earn a median of $54,468. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $55,620. Ten years after graduation, median earnings rise to $63,435. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
The university has a 93.3% acceptance rate, and 26.7% of students graduate. The retention rate is 76.7%. The cost of in-state tuition is $14,380. A total of 54.4% of students receive financial aid.
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Campus Location
New Kensington, Pennsylvania
New Kensington, PA 15068-1765
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a rural setting.