Penn State New Kensington
Penn State New Kensington is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a rural area, in New Kensington.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 595 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 132 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 103 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 47% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Penn State New Kensington's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $12,718, and fees were $976. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,352 and $976 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students595 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 15 |
| Certificate | 1 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 49 miles radius of Penn State New Kensington
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
15 miles away |
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UPMC St. Margaret - McKeesport Hospital Campus
17 miles away |
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
29 miles away |
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Indiana County Community College Center of WCCC
31 miles away |
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California University of Pennsylvania
35 miles away |
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
40 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
42 miles away |
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Kent State University at East Liverpool
46 miles away |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania
48 miles away |
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Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center
49 miles away |
Admission
77%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 990 to 1180 |
| ACT | 18 to 29 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $524/credit | |
| In State Students | $524/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $848/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $814/credit | |
| In State Students | $814/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,044/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $23,580 | $23,580 | $38,160 |
| ADN | 70 | $36,680 | $36,680 | $59,360 |
| BSN | 125 | $65,500 | $65,500 | $106,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 93% of Penn State New Kensington's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 34% | $4,242 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,200 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $3,589 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $3,856 |
| Federal Student Loans | 66% | $5,273 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $11,299 |
$14,732
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,547 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,832 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,735 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,860 |
| Over $110,000$19,571 |
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Student Population
595
Undergrads
0
Graduates
239
Women
356
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
86% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
