Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate is 91.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.61%. 326 men and 348 women applied to Penn State New Kensington and 294 men and 322 women students were accepted.
4 applicants who has another gender applied and 4 were accepted.
Among them, 79 men and 54 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Penn State New Kensington.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 678 | 326 | 348 | 4 | 0 |
| Admitted | 620 | 294 | 322 | 4 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 134 | 79 | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 91.45% | 90.18% | 92.53% | 100.00% | - |
| Yield | 21.61% | 26.87% | 16.77% | 25.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 30 students (22% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 5 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Penn State New Kensington.
The median SAT score is 1,150 with 570 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 22 at Penn State New Kensington. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,149, ACT: 24 - public ).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1080 | 1150 | 1210 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 570 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 32 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 32 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Penn State New Kensington. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington.
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Penn State New Kensington.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Admission Information | https://newkensington.psu.edu/admissions/how-become-penn-stater |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |