Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $14,380
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $23,872
- Average Net Price
- $19,522
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 31.5%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,448
- Books & Supplies
- $1,840
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 67.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 54.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31.5%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $12,821 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,580 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,165 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $22,096 |
| $110,001+ | $24,058 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Penn State New Kensington costs families an average of $19,522 per year after aid, which totals about $78,000 over four years. But your actual cost depends heavily on family income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $12,821 annually, while those from families earning over $110,000 pay $24,058. The difference reflects how this regional Penn State campus tries to stay accessible to working-class families in western Pennsylvania.
Most graduates leave with $25,000 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $265. That's manageable given the median starting salary of $54,468, meaning loan payments take up about 6% of gross income. Only 32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, suggesting many families fall into that middle-income range where they earn too much for maximum aid but still struggle with college costs. Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here.
Most graduates leave with $25,000 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $265. That's manageable given the median starting salary of $54,468, meaning loan payments take up about 6% of gross income. Only 32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, suggesting many families fall into that middle-income range where they earn too much for maximum aid but still struggle with college costs. Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here.
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