Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Originally founded as Keystone State Normal School, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a 4-year public school in eastern Pennsylvania. Kutztown is home to colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Visual & Performing Arts offering undergrad degrees in over 100 majors and minors. In addition to classroom facilities, the KU campus hosts a TV production studio, planetarium, observatory, and cartography lab as well as the Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium in Virginia. For sports fans, Kutztown fields 19 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Golden Bears.

Acceptance Rate:
96%
Average Net Price:
$22,422
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1058

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$22,422
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$11,122
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$16,326
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,116
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$15,278
$30k - $48k
$15,551
$48k - $75k
$18,936
$75k - $110k
$22,240
$110k+
$25,314
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
46%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,563
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,234
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,444

 

Students receiving state aid
34%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3760
Students receiving federal aid
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,234
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$29,687,674
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,759,189

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
70%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,862
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,486
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
69%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,424
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,319

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
96%
Acceptance Rate
7248
Students Applied
94%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
386
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
16%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1058
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
510
75th
620
Reading
25th
530
75th
640
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
16%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
25%
2.00 - 2.49
10%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
12
Top 25%
31
Top 50%
65
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
206
$30k - $48k
127
$48k - $75k
150
$75k - $110k
184
$110k+
312

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 877-628-1915
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,455
Total Number of Undergrads
6,497
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
25%
20-39 Students
63%
40-99 Students
8%
100+ Students
2%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
56

Faculty Overview

0
100
65%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
43%
57%
Residency
In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
13%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
28
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
11%
White
72%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
35%
Student Organizations
233
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
49%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
50%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Bears
School Colors
maroon and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
225
Total Female Athletes
222
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
22
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,900
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
Allentown
Reading
New York
Harrisburg
Top 5 Employers
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
ADP
Vanguard
Lehigh Valley Health Network
St. Luke's University Health Network
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Art & Design
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,486
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
I have been warmly welcomed and feel that I will be given a great education at this institution.
Donielle from Shoemakersville, PA
Kutztown offers a wide variety of majors as well as professors to teach the classes. All of the professors are well qualified in their specific area and really enjoy teaching and developing their student’s knowledge and experience in their field of study. The professors try to involve their students in the class room as well as out of the class room in clubs and organizations.
Sarah from Dunmore, PA
If you were a A-B student in high school you will most likely do well at Kutztown. That is not to say that A-B students are guaranteed to succeed and C students can't do really well. If you are willing to put in the work your grade will reflect it.
Freshman Elementary Education Major
I learn a lot from my classes here. The smaller classes are good for more one-on-one time with teachers. They also have lecture halls which appeals to a different group of students as well.
Caitlin from Lewisville, PA
I transferred out of Indiana University of Pennsylvania because it was an awful school. Once I was accepted at Kutztown, I didn't know what to expect. On the very first day of classes, I could tell things here were so much different. Academics here ARE very important, and professors have equal respect for you and really do care about how you do in their class. They let you know that they are always ready to help you and to never feel like a question you may ask is going to be stupid. Believe me, this school is the place to go if your looking for an affordable state school that is challenging.
Chelsea from Laurys Station, PA
Being an art major requires a enormous amount of dedication and time, as well as knowledge. With the help of the remarkably intelligent staff at Kutztown University, the learning environments are ones in which a student can feel comfortable asking questions without feeling any less intelligent than others. However, it is not only within the art field that professors treat students with enormous respect. All professor I have encountered over the last three semesters I have attended Kutztown University have only wanted one thing for myself, as well as my classmates, which was to see each and every one of them at their highest potential in order to help them succeed further in college.
Janaya from Northumberland, PA
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a diverse student body and well-rounded educators highly experienced in their field of study. The university offers small classes for those who thrive in that type of environment. Kutztown University truly cares about its' students financial capability of attending and will do all they can to ensure you are able to enroll regardless of your financial hardships.
Rodney from Philadelphia, PA
The professors are very helpful and very personable. The course load isn't too bad and can be managed with the use of the librar, which i do like very much.
Thomas from West Lawn, PA
Quality of education is decent. But it could be more challenging.
Jayaruwan from Sri Lanka
The professors really care about their subject, and if you put forth effort in their class, they want you to succeed, too. They have comprehensive knowledge of the class material, and are willing to help you learn everything you need or want to know.
Kelly from Allentown, PA