Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,508, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The university offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,716, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,864.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
79.29% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRequired to be considered for admission
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1050-1240
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
8k
Students enrolled
36%
Online student enrollment
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
61%
Unknown
2%
Black
6%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
6
Total Online Enrollment
2,697
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.36% online, 64% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
93% On-campus
7% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's4% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's22% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
99%
State Grant Aid
34%
Institution Grant Aid
88%
Pell Grant
35%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debtafter graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- Bowling
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Education. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
9 | History. | |||
10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
11 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
12 | Library Science. | |||
13 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
14 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
16 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
17 | Physical Sciences. | |||
18 | Psychology. | |||
19 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
20 | Social Sciences. | |||
21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.