Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

What is the cost of studying for a year at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Penn State New Kensington was $13,824 for Pennsylvania residents and $23,550 for nonresidents. Required fees were reported separately. These are published charges before grants or scholarships, not each student's final bill.

• Pennsylvania-resident undergraduate tuition: $13,824; required fees: $584.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition: $23,550; required fees: $584.
• Reported annual room-and-board budget: $15,346.
• Reported books-and-supplies budget: $1,200.

Using those 2025-26 figures, tuition and required fees total $14,408 for a resident or $24,402 for a nonresident. Adding the reported room-and-board and books budgets produces $30,954 or $40,680, respectively, before transportation and personal expenses. The room-and-board figure is a budgeting allowance; it should not be read as proof that a campus residence is available at that price. Commuters' actual housing and food costs will differ.

Financial aid changes the comparison. Reported average net price - the cost remaining after grant aid - for students from families with annual incomes of $48,000 or less was $13,323; for the $48,001-$75,000 bracket, it was $17,589. Those are averages within income groups, not individual aid offers. In 2024-25, 97% of students were reported as receiving financial aid, while 48% had student loans. Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, Pennsylvania state grants and Penn State scholarships by completing the required aid applications. A personalized aid offer and housing plan are more useful than sticker price alone for deciding what attendance would cost.

What are the work-study opportunities at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington?

Penn State students may seek part-time student jobs, and eligible students may qualify for Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program that helps fund wages from an approved job; receiving an award does not mean a job is assigned automatically.

Students generally begin by completing the FAFSA and reviewing their financial-aid offer. They then need to find an eligible opening, apply and work the hours authorized for that position. Ordinary campus jobs may also be available to students who do not have Work-Study. Neither type of employment should be confused with a grant paid upfront or with an internship that earns academic credit.

Penn State's career resources can help with career exploration, résumé and interview preparation, internship searches and employer connections. Students at New Kensington should check which appointments and events are offered locally and which are accessible through university-wide services. Career assistance is a service, not a verified job-placement outcome.