Penn State New Kensington

Penn State New Kensington, located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Pittsburgh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, is one of twenty-four campuses that make up Pennsylvania State University. The campus has an enrollment of 1,000 and offers a master's degree program, eight bachelor's degree programs, and five associate's degree programs as well as seven men's and women's sports.

The New Kensington campus was founded in 1958 as a result of a study of the local need for higher education in the Alle-Kiski Valley. The first class graduated in 1960 at the New Kensington Center in the city of New Kensington. The Center moved to the old Parnassus School in 1963. The current campus opened with the Engineering Building in 1966 on 35 acres (140,000 m²) donated by ALCOA. Two years later the Science, Activities, and Administration buildings and the Library were completed and an additional 30 acres (120,000 m²) were purchased from a neighboring farmer. In 1969 the Physical Education Complex opened followed by the Theatre in 1971 and the Student Learning Center in 1975. The Science and Technology Center opened in 1990. After a ten-year building hiatus, the Conference Center and Classroom Building was dedicated in March 2001.

70 percent of students receive aid (loans, scholarships, grants, work-study); Thirty-five campus scholarships awarded to 140 students.

More than 25 clubs and social organizations; On-campus cultural and entertainment events.

Penn State–New Kensington teams participate as a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). The Nittany Lions are also a member of the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC). The school sponsors seven varsity sports: men's soccer; wrestling; men’s basketball; women’s volleyball; softball; co-ed golf and co-ed cheerleading, as well as numerous club and intramural sports.