Pennsylvania State University Penn State New Kensington Upper Burrell Pennsylvania

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$10,520
$11,006
$11,700
$12,200
4.3%
Out-of-state
$15,796
$16,506
$17,490
$18,218
4.2%
Books and supplies
$1,088
$1,168
$1,264
$1,360
7.6%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$8,550
$8,946
$9,576
$10,242
7.0%
Other
$4,500
$5,598
$5,706
$6,444
12.9%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,060
$3,222
$3,330
$3,582
7.6%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
Off Campus
$24,658
$26,718
$28,246
$30,246
7.1%
Off Campus with Family
$14,668
$15,396
$16,294
$17,142
5.2%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
Off Campus
$29,934
$32,218
$34,036
$36,264
6.5%
Off Campus with Family
$19,944
$20,896
$22,084
$23,160
4.9%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$50
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
520
282
238
Percent admitted
84%
81%
89%
Percent admitted who enrolled
44%
49%
38%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school rank
 
X
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
 
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
173
92%
ACT
12
6%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
420
540
SAT Math
430
550
ACT Composite
19
26
ACT English
15
25
ACT Math
21
26
  • Admission to Penn State is based on academic credentials and is competitive.
  • Penn State will evaluate scores from the writing portion of the SAT and ACT for students applying for Summer/Fall 2009.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
7/1/1921 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
1/1/1987 –
Accredited