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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Town · 6,180 students
Website Common App Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$21,331
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
54%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$53,775
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
91%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in the scenic rolling hills of Berks County, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive public institution best known for its powerhouse visual and performing arts programs—particularly communication design—alongside robust offerings in education, business, and the sciences. The mid-sized university uniquely honors its regional roots through the on-campus Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center while delivering career-focused, hands-on learning across more than 130 academic pathways. Student life is spirited and close-knit, defined by competitive NCAA Division II Golden Bear athletics, an active campus arts scene, and a walkable college-town atmosphere situated conveniently between Allentown and Reading.

Wikipedia:The Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Location
Kutztown, PA, 19530-0730 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
20 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$11,314$16,068
Housing & food (on campus)$13,674$13,674
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$29,866$34,620 est.
Average net price$21,331Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$16,068
In-state: $11,314
Housing & food (on campus)$13,674
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$34,620 est.
In-state: $29,866
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $21,331
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$15,957
$30–48k
$16,386
$48–75k
$19,306
$75–110k
$23,840
$110k+
$26,759
Grants from the school
90% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $3,511
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Merit aid
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$3,753
Share of first-years who get one26%
Source: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
54%
Within 4 yrs
41%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
25%
Pell students: 43.0% · others: 60.4% 
8 yrs after starting
55% graduated · 28% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$43,309
10 yrs after entry$53,775
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k
90th percentile$34,000
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1210
R 570–670 · M 550–640
ACT midpoint
21
SAT middle 50%: 1120–1310
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 89.0% · women 92.1% 
Yield: 18.4% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
20 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$65,385
Independent
9%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
5%
Where first-years come from
In state (PA)
86.8%
Out of state
13.1%
International
0.2%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 91 · NY 19 · DE 16 · MD 16 · NC 5

Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
14%
Black
7%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$43,309
After 10 yrs
$53,775
Business Administration, Management and Operations236
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods175
Psychology, General111
Criminal Justice and Corrections84
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies70
Communication and Media Studies68
Special Education and Teaching66
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication64
Design and Applied Arts56
Biology, General48
Social Work43
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas35
Computer and Information Sciences, General33
Visual and Performing Arts, General33
Fine and Studio Arts33
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies29
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$45M
Full-time faculty
83%
Faculty salary
$11,035/mo
Teaching spend
$10,174
per student
Federal loans
63%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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