How much has Penn State New Kensington's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 17.60% from 2014 ($37,370), where Penn State New Kensington's current cost is $43,948. In 2024, the COA is increased by 1.70% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $20,274 (2014) to $23,872 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 23.03% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $24,754 (year 2014) to $30,592 (year 2024).

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 17.60% for that period where the last year costs were $43,948. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 23.03% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $23,872. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$13,588$20,274-
2015-16$13,608$20,294 0.10%
2016-17$13,616$20,496 1.00%
2017-18$13,694$21,328 4.06%
2018-19$13,702$21,886 2.62%
2019-20$13,710$22,302 1.90%
2020-21$13,720$22,312 0.04%
2021-22$14,052$22,914 2.70%
2022-23$14,340$23,602 3.00%
2023-24$14,380$23,872 1.14%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,840, and it has increased 4.55% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,760-
2015-16$1,840 4.55%
2016-17$1,840 0.00%
2017-18$1,840 0.00%
2018-19$1,840 0.00%
2019-20$1,840 0.00%
2020-21$1,840 0.00%
2021-22$1,840 0.00%
2022-23$1,840 0.00%
2023-24$1,840 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 18.91% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$15,336-
2015-16$15,714 2.46%
2016-17$16,018 1.93%
2017-18$16,068 0.31%
2018-19$16,358 1.80%
2019-20$16,672 1.92%
2020-21$17,106 2.60%
2021-22$17,532 2.49%
2022-23$17,772 1.37%
2023-24$18,236 2.61%
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