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Pennsylvania State University - Penn State New Kensington
6-yr Graduation
28%
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Total enrollment
421
peer median 542
Avg net price
$18,305
+$708 vs peer
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About
Penn State New Kensington is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. The campus has an enrollment of 545 undergraduate students and offers twelve bachelor's degree programs and five associate degree programs as well as four men's and four women's sports. In May 2025, the Board of Trustees of Pennsylvania State University announced the closure of seven of its twenty regional Commonwealth campuses after the Spring 2027 semester, including Penn State New Kensington.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
595
595 candidates competed
Admitted
567
95.3% acceptance rate
Enrolled
125
22.0% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
28%
Overall completion
28%
4-year graduation
17%
4-year graduation
17%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
22%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
22%
Full-time retention
85%
Full-time retention
85%
Pell equity
3.8pp gap
Pell recipients
25%13 of 52
Non-Pell (all)
29%32 of 111
Subsidized loan, no Pell
34%18 of 53
No Federal Aid
24%14 of 58
Non-Pell students graduate at a 3.8-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$18,305
+$708vs peer median $17,597
Federal loans
48.0%
In-state tuition
$14,408
Out-of-state
$24,134
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 17,838 borrowers who entered repayment, 254 (1.4%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.4%
-0.9pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
17,838
Defaulted
254
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
4.9%-4.4
2017
5.0%-4.2
2018
4.0%-3.0
2019
1.4%-0.9
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at PSU
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs17
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
77 total completions
01Business
2329.9%
01Business
2329.9%
02Engineering Tech
1316.9%
02Engineering Tech
1316.9%
03Security/Protective
911.7%
03Security/Protective
911.7%
04Health Professions
911.7%
04Health Professions
911.7%
05Communication
79.1%
05Communication
79.1%
06Biological Sciences
67.8%
06Biological Sciences
67.8%
07Psychology
45.2%
07Psychology
45.2%
08Liberal Arts
45.2%
08Liberal Arts
45.2%
09Computer Sciences
22.6%
09Computer Sciences
22.6%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
421
12-mo unduplicated
516
Undergraduate
515
Graduate
1
Gender split
Men
58%300
Women
42%216
Race / ethnicity composition
White
76.7%
Hispanic
8.2%
Black
6.7%
Two or more
3.9%
Asian
2.6%
Non-resident
1.0%
Unknown
1.0%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
95
71 M · 24 W
Women athletes
25.3%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$452K
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$7K
$7K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 5
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Soccer
30
13
$59,714
Soccer
30 M · 13 W
Baseball
28
—
$57,159
Baseball
28 M · —
Basketball
13
12
$66,470
Basketball
13 M · 12 W
Softball
—
14
$28,573
Softball
— · 14 W
Volleyball
—
11
$18,979
Volleyball
— · 11 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
2.19
1 offenses · 456 students
3-year trend
0.001 yr ago2.19Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
1
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
8
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Aggravated assault
1
By location
1total
- On campus1
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
6
Dating violence
1
Stalking
7 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs00
Liquor00
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
9.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
33
PSU vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions PSU selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectPennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | 28% | — | 421 | $18,305 | — |
| 16% | 98.1% | 2,371 | $22,213 | — | |
| 22% | 95.7% | 482 | $17,418 | — | |
| 30% | 98.7% | 1,884 | $24,356 | — | |
| 25% | 98.1% | 1,236 | $22,585 | — | |
| 36% | 95.5% | 405 | $14,596 | — | |
| 18% | 96.5% | 352 | $15,521 | — | |
| 21% | 96.4% | 502 | $17,597 | — | |
| 18% | 97.4% | 867 | $18,220 | — | |
| 27% | 98.2% | 582 | $19,454 | — | |
| 29% | 96.6% | 624 | $19,659 | — | |
| 30% | 92.2% | 265 | $18,095 | — | |
| 19% | 97.0% | 315 | $16,448 | — | |
| 62% | 88.2% | 477 | $13,807 | — | |
| 65% | 88.3% | 1,544 | $16,403 | — | |
| 57% | 83.0% | 2,482 | $16,798 | — | |
| 53% | 86.7% | 745 | $10,875 | — | |
| — | 0.0% | 173 | — | — | |
| Peer group median | 28% | 96.4% | 542 | $17,597 |
Institutions like PSU
Explore the federal data for institutions in PSU's comparison group.
- Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Grad rate16%Admit rate98.1%Enrollment2,371Net price$22,213View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Grad rate22%Admit rate95.7%Enrollment482Net price$17,418View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Grad rate30%Admit rate98.7%Enrollment1,884Net price$24,356View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Grad rate25%Admit rate98.1%Enrollment1,236Net price$22,585View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Grad rate36%Admit rate95.5%Enrollment405Net price$14,596View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
Grad rate18%Admit rate96.5%Enrollment352Net price$15,521View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Grad rate21%Admit rate96.4%Enrollment502Net price$17,597View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Grad rate18%Admit rate97.4%Enrollment867Net price$18,220View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
Grad rate27%Admit rate98.2%Enrollment582Net price$19,454View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Grad rate29%Admit rate96.6%Enrollment624Net price$19,659View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
Grad rate30%Admit rate92.2%Enrollment265Net price$18,095View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Grad rate19%Admit rate97.0%Enrollment315Net price$16,448View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Grad rate62%Admit rate88.2%Enrollment477Net price$13,807View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Grad rate65%Admit rate88.3%Enrollment1,544Net price$16,403View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Grad rate57%Admit rate83.0%Enrollment2,482Net price$16,798View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Grad rate53%Admit rate86.7%Enrollment745Net price$10,875View data - Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
Grad rate—Admit rate0.0%Enrollment173Net price—View data
Campus network
PSU is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
Part ofPennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA · Main campus
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Penn State Abington
Abington, PAView data - PA
Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PAView data - PA
Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PAView data - PA
Penn State Berks
Reading, PAView data - PA
Penn State Brandywine
Media, PAView data - PA
Penn State DuBois
DuBois, PAView data - PA
Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PAView data - PA
Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Lemont Furnace, PAView data - PA
Penn State Great Valley
Malvern, PAView data - PA
Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PAView data - PA
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PAView data - PA
Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PAView data - PA
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PAView data - PA
Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PAView data - PA
Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PAView data - PA
Penn State Scranton
Dunmore, PAView data - PA
Penn State Shenango
Sharon, PAView data - PA
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Dallas, PAView data - PA
Penn State York
York, PAView data - Main campusPA
World Campus
University Park, PAView data
PSU Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
Phone
814-863-8721
Address
203 Rider Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
The nexus of research, accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning that supports individual unit endeavors towards organizational excellence by making institutional data and strategic information easily accessible, clearly understood, and well-leveraged both within the University and across the Commonwealth.
Visit IR office pageTeam
33 members
- Carly SunseriAssistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research
- Lance Kennedy-PhillipsVice Provost for Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
- Kim MarchekLead Data Process Analyst
- Melissa MeyerExecutive Assistant and Business Operations Lead
- Katarina DurasovaDirector of Data Modeling
- Marie SullivanDirector of Accreditation
- Sravani GogulamudiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Rachel RhoadsAdministrative Support
- Jeffrey MolekBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Betty HarperAssistant Vice Provost for Assessment
- Bhavya PidikitiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Jessica MyersAssociate Director of Assessment
- Aaron TippettDirector of Data Science and Analytics
- Kirsten HochstedtAssistant Director of Assessment
- Sandy TakAssociate Director of Data Science and Analytics
- Sarah Van OssAssistant Director of Assessment Research
- Xianzeng NiuData Scientist
- Kelsey ColwellAssessment Specialist
- Humaira RahmanData Analyst
- Yuanhong ZhuData Scientist
- Aida Ali AkreyiDirector of Institutional Reporting
- Cheryl MurphyInstitutional Reporting Programmer
- Holly PedriInstitutional Reporting Specialist
- Russ RichinsInstitutional Data Analyst
- Daniel NewhartAssistant Vice Provost for Planning, Policy, and Measurement
- Alison ParkerPlanning Consultant
- Michael RosenbergSenior Policy Analyst
- Amy ElliottAssistant Vice Provost for Project Operations
- Mary BoyadzhievProject Manager
- Megan GonzalezInstructional Designer
- Rachel AvilaProject Manager
- Teri SpenceDirector of Academic Compliance
- Shawna PryleCompliance Specialist
Common Data Set
PSU's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardopair.psu.edu
- Data definitionDefinitions | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional ResearchThe page provides definitions related to faculty workload reporting at Penn State, covering areas such as instruction, instructional support, research, public service, and other university services. It includes details on how to enter hours into the SMCS portal and the key steps for saving and updating these records.opair.psu.edu
- Data dictionaryData Digest | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research2026This page outlines the resources and components of the Data Digest managed by the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington. It includes sections on accreditation, assessment, institutional research, and strategic planning, along with other resources and contact information for the office.opair.psu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookInstitutional Research | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research2026This document provides an overview of the activities and publications of the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University. It includes information on accreditation, assessment programs, and institutional research projects. Key metrics such as alumni earnings, economic impact, faculty studies, and enrollment reports are highlighted. The document also outlines strategic planning initiatives and provides contact information for the office.opair.psu.edu
- Strategic planPenn State Strategic Plan2025The Penn State Strategic Plan sets a vision to elevate the university's standing as a world-class institution by transforming education, supporting community impacts through research, and enhancing healthcare and diversity initiatives. It is guided by a mission rooted in teaching, research, and public service, with core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence, and community. Endorsed by the Board of Trustees in 2025, the plan shapes the university's direction from 2024 to 2030, under the leadership of President Bendapudi.strategicplan.psu.edu
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about PSU.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington reports a 6-year graduation rate of 28% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington reports a total enrollment of 421 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
The average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is $18,305 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's yield rate is 22.0%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington located?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068-1765.
Who runs Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's IR work is done by the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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