Penn State New Kensington

It is moderately difficult to get into Penn State New Kensington. Around 91% of applicants get into Penn State New Kensington each year. Last year, 678 students applied to Penn State New Kensington and 620 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Penn State New Kensington, the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who apply to Penn State New Kensington for fall should hear back from Penn State New Kensington by October 1.

Penn State New Kensington Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Penn State New Kensington's admissions stats.

Penn State New Kensington 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	11%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	22%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	No

Penn State New Kensington Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Penn State New Kensington.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 24

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Considering Applying Early to Penn State New Kensington?

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Penn State New Kensington does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Penn State New Kensington will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 24.

Some students apply early to college in hopes that it will boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Penn State New Kensington Admissions

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Is Penn State New Kensington Hard To Get Into?

Penn State New Kensington is a moderately difficult school to get into. Penn State New Kensington has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Penn State New Kensington accepted 91% of students, approximately 620 from 678 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Penn State New Kensington, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Penn State New Kensington

For more information on transferring to Penn State New Kensington, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Penn State New Kensington

Penn State New Kensington has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Penn State New Kensington Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Penn State New Kensington

What does Penn State New Kensington consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Penn State New Kensington for more information on admission factors.

Penn State New Kensington 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Penn State New Kensington, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Penn State New Kensington's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Penn State New Kensington?

Students admitted to Penn State New Kensington have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 26.87% submitted a class rank. At Penn State New Kensington 11% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 56% were in the top 25% and 81% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Penn State New Kensington, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	16.67%
3.50 and 3.74	21.97%
3.25 and 3.49	16.67%
3.00 and 3.24	14.39%
2.50 and 2.9	19.7%
2.00 and 2.49	9.85%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Penn State New Kensington directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Penn State New Kensington does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 22% of Penn State New Kensington's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Penn State New Kensington?

To be competitive with other Penn State New Kensington applicants, you should aim to earn between 1100 and 1200 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Penn State New Kensington 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1200 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Penn State New Kensington students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Penn State New Kensington students scored 600 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

To be most competitive at Penn State New Kensington, you should strive to earn between 22 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State New Kensington's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State New Kensington students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to Penn State New Kensington

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Penn State New Kensington during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Penn State New Kensington Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Penn State New Kensington?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Penn State New Kensington.

Does Penn State New Kensington accept transfer credits?

✅ Penn State New Kensington accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Penn State New Kensington accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Penn State New Kensington?

✅ Penn State New Kensington is not test optional.

What is Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate?

✅ Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate is 91%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Penn State New Kensington?

❌ Penn State New Kensington does not offer early decision.

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