Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington admissions
New Kensington, Pennsylvania · Public · 416 undergrads
Penn State New Kensington admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024 (567 of 595, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1110–1265.
The numbers
Applied
595
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
25–27
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
22%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$65
waivers exist
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Can I get into Penn State New Kensington?
95% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1110–1265 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
595 applied, 567 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Penn State New Kensington need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Penn State New Kensington's fall 2027 rule yet. Penn State New Kensington didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate?
Penn State New Kensington admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024 (567 of 595, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1110–1265. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
