Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Acceptance Rate
New Kensington, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 643
- Admitted
- 600
- Yield
- 20.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 643 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate has risen from 81.2% in 2014–15 to 93.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 522 to 643 (+23%) over that period.
Its 93.3% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington more selective than about 14% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 17%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 522 | 424 | 81.2% | 185 |
| 2015–16 | 508 | 402 | 79.1% | 178 |
| 2016–17 | 499 | 412 | 82.6% | 199 |
| 2017–18 | 555 | 426 | 76.8% | 132 |
| 2018–19 | 441 | 353 | 80% | 164 |
| 2022–23 | 678 | 620 | 91.4% | 134 |
| 2023–24 | 643 | 600 | 93.3% | 125 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 303 | 281 | 92.7% |
| Men | 334 | 313 | 93.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–640 | 20% |
| SAT Math | 530–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–27 | 4% |
How Pennsylvania State University compares
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Frequently asked
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington's acceptance rate is 93.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (600 admitted of 643 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington received 643 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 600.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington typically scored 500–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.2% in 2014–15 to 93.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://newkensington.psu.edu/.