by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington came in at $14,408 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $24,134. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $584 in-state and $584 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,824 | $23,550 |
| Fees | $584 | $584 |
| Total | $14,408 | $24,134 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,552 | $22,414 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,824 | $23,086 |
| One Year Ago | $13,824 | $23,316 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,824 | $23,550 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Penn State New Kensington has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $24,376 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.84%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $14,529. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.75%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $24,555.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,529 | $24,555 |
| In 2 Years | $14,651 | $24,984 |
| In 3 Years | $14,774 | $25,420 |
| In 4 Years | $14,898 | $25,864 |
| In 5 Years | $15,023 | $26,316 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $100,823, or close to $58,852 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington, go to the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Financial Aid page.
