Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

https://newkensington.psu.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,824

2024 Average Net Price

$19,504

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.195%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

95.3%

595 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

421

91% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

22.4%

30 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is $13,824, which is $2,339 less than the national average for ($16,163).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,504.

In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,824

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington was $13,824. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is $−2,339 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,504

2024 Value

1.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,504. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington grew by 1.09%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$13,448

Room and Board

$1,840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington was of $13,448 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.57% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,840. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

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 2024. This represents a growth of 1.23% with respect to 2023, when 81% 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.

0.195%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington was 0.195%, which represents 30 out of the 15377 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 421 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is 383 students and the part-time enrollment is 38. This means that 91% 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 76.7% White, 8.08% Hispanic or Latino, 6.65% Black or African American, 3.8% Two or More Races, and 2.85% Asian.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (49.2%), followed by White Female (29%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.94%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 421 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is 383 and the part-time enrollment is 38.

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

85%

2024 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 85%.

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 (2024)

White
323 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
34 enrolled students
Black or African American
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is 76.7% White, 8.08% Hispanic or Latino, 6.65% Black or African American, 3.8% Two or More Races, and 2.85% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 4 students (0.95%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 12 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 (67 degrees awarded). There were 22.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is General Business (15 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (8 degrees) and Electromechanical Technology (8 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (11 degrees awarded), Protective Services (8 degrees), and Communications (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,050,581 people), Other managers (1,006,374 people), Financial managers (565,954 people), Chief executives & legislators (481,142 people), and Physicians (421,831 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Protective Services (8 degrees), Communications (4 degrees), Biology (6 degrees), and Business (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Actuaries, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington are Engineering Technologies (11 degrees awarded), Protective Services (8 degrees), Communications (4 degrees), Biology (6 degrees), and Business (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (889,295 people), Elementary & secondary schools (860,198 people), Computer Systems Design (772,798 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (754,294 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (546,366 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 (2024)

Radiation Therapist
5 degrees awarded
General Business
4 degrees awarded
Biomedical Technology
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington was Radiation Therapist with 5 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington, which is 1.38 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (32).

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 2024, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in General Business, which is 2.17 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington in General Business, which is 0.462 times less than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 14% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
67 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is white (67 degrees awarded). There were 22.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
84 degrees awarded
White Male
67 degrees awarded
White Male
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is white male (84 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (67 degrees).

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Enrollment

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Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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