Penn State New Kensington SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At a 95% acceptance rate, Penn State New Kensington gives you room to choose deliberately rather than chase admission. Focus on cost, campus fit, and keeping your GPA solid. If you submit scores, the SAT is the relevant benchmark since 22% submit it, and aiming near 1260 or higher gives you a stronger reason to include it.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Penn State New Kensington facts and stats
Penn State New Kensington enrolls about 420 undergraduates in a small-town setting. Penn State New Kensington has an 85% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 52%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9.7:1.
New Kensington, PA
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Key Penn State New Kensington application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Penn State New Kensington is test-optional, follow this plan only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Aim for your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a fall retake for a possible superscore boost. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, plan on the October SAT or September ACT as your last realistic retake so scores can arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Penn State New Kensington is a public institution with in-state tuition of $13,824 and out-of-state tuition of $23,550. About 49% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 15.
Out-of-state tuition at Penn State New Kensington is $23,550, while in-state tuition is $13,824, before room and board of $14,474. About 49% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $11,580. The average merit award is $3,591. Graduates leave with average debt of $33,379.
Student life at Penn State New Kensington
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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