PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV-PENN STATE NEW KENSINGTON
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Pennsylvania State Univ-Penn State New Kensington
School Overview
The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Upper Burrell, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Contacting the School
3550 7th Street Road Rte 780
Upper Burrell, PA 15068-1798
Main Phone: (724) 339-5466
Web Site: www.nk.psu.edu/
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 903 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.4% of students attend full-time, while 1.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 165 male students and 79 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 67.6% of the student body, while females made up 32.4%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, and Asian (2)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
90.3% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 420. One quarter of students scored at least 555.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 435 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Degree Programs
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Business And Management
ComputerEngineeringEngineering Technology And TechniciansHealth CareHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesSchool Accreditation
Pennsylvania State Univ-Penn State New Kensington reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Pennsylvania State Univ-Penn State New Kensington is accredited regionally.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- Accelerated programs
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
Financial Flexibility
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 8,980 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 11,828 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 13,230 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
- A college preparatory program is recommended.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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