A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Penn State New Kensington are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
87%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 49% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State New Kensington with a gender ratio of 60% men to 40% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State New Kensington has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
60%
|
| Women |
40%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
275
|
| Women |
185
|
Penn State New Kensington serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 16.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214625 IPEDS survey data for Penn State New Kensington.