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Penn State New Kensington

Penn State New Kensington
3550 Seventh Street Road
New Kensington, PA 15068


Fax number: (724) 334-6111
Website: https://newkensington.psu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 888 968-7297 7297
888 968-7297 7297 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.24
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 27%
Average SAT I: 530 verbal, 543 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1100 - 1200
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 22%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 4%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 678
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 620
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 11%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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