Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,718

2018 Average Net Price

$17,533

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.42%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

585

83.6% Full-Time

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is a higher education institution located in Westmoreland County, PA. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington were Registered Nursing (16 degrees awarded), Electromechanical Technology (13 degrees), and Information Science (11 degrees).

In 2019, 117 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. 45.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (103 degrees), 20.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is $12,718, which is $−15,787 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is $12,718

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,533.

In 2018, 82% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,718

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington was $12,718.

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Average Net Price

$17,533

2018 Value

19%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,533. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington grew by 19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2017, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington was 1.42%, which represents 254 out of the 17838 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington had a total enrollment of 585 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is 489 students and the part-time enrollment is 96. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.6% White, 5.47% Two or More Races, 3.25% Black or African American, 1.71% Asian, 1.54% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (57.7%), followed by White Female (27%) and Two or More Races Male (4.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 585 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is 489 and the part-time enrollment is 96. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
495 enrolled students
Two or More Races
32 enrolled students
Black or African American
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is 84.6% White, 5.47% Two or More Races, 3.25% Black or African American, 1.71% Asian, 1.54% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12 students (2.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 11 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 20.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (5 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is Registered Nursing (16 degrees awarded), followed by Electromechanical Technology (13 degrees) and Information Science (11 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Communications (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in 2019 are Engineering Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), Communications (9 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees), and Health (28 degrees) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington are Engineering Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Protective Services (11 degrees), Communications (9 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 degrees), and Health (28 degrees) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington.

Most Common (2019)

Registered Nursing
16 degree-majors awarded
Electromechanical Technology
13 degree-majors awarded
Information Science
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington was Registered Nursing with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington, which is 1.21 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (53).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in Electromechanical Technology, which is 12 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 16 degrees were awarded to women at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in Registered Nursing. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
103 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 20.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (5 degrees).

1.71% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Male
58 degrees awarded
White Female
45 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is white male (58 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (45 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington employs 13 Instructors, 11 Assistant professors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington are Female Instructor (10), Female Assistant professor (6), and Male Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington are: Management, with 11 employees, Service, with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington were Instructor with 13 employees, Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington were Management with 11 employees, Service with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington was Female Instructor with 10 employees, Female Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington.