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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public university. It was founded as a teacher training school in 1866, became a state college in 1960, and gained university status in 1983. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business, Education, Graduate Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Its 326-acre campus is located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, midway between Reading and Allentown.

Tuition & Fees

$10,950

$14,808

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
18%
500-599
53%
400-499
27%
700-800
1%
600-699
13%
500-599
50%
400-499
34%
300-399
2%
700-800
0
600-699
5%
500-599
28%
400-499
52%
300-399
15%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
19%
18-23
40%
12-17
34%
6-11
2%
30-36
1%
24-29
26%
18-23
37%
12-17
36%
30-36
3%
24-29
24%
18-23
50%
12-17
23%
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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

1

teacher

17

students

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Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,117
Declined + 776
Total Received 6,893
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Public

7,204

undergraduate students

995

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration/management
  2. Communication Studies
  3. Business Administration/marketing
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Codes

SAT 2653
ACT 3706

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School Facts

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public university. It was founded as a teacher training school in 1866, became a state college in 1960, and gained university status in 1983. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business, Education, Graduate Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Its 326-acre campus is located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, midway between Reading and Allentown.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 8,199
Established in 1866
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  AACSB The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
•  ACS American Chemical Society
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)

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Kutztown, PA

289-acre campus in Kutztown (population: 5,059), 20 miles from both Allentown and Reading and 90 miles from Philadelphia. Served by bus; air serves Allentown and Reading; train serves Philadelphia.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
15200 Kutztown Road
Kutztown, PA 19530-0730

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
49%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
9 fraternities 6% of male students
 
6 sororities 8% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
27%
Top 1/2
60%
Bottom 1/2
40%
Bottom 1/4
12%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
18%
500-599
53%
400-499
27%
700-800
1%
600-699
13%
500-599
50%
400-499
34%
300-399
2%
700-800
0
600-699
5%
500-599
28%
400-499
52%
300-399
15%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
19%
18-23
40%
12-17
34%
6-11
2%
30-36
1%
24-29
26%
18-23
37%
12-17
36%
30-36
3%
24-29
24%
18-23
50%
12-17
23%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $35
Common application accepted no
Application deadline December 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Required of some
SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,117
Declined + 776
Total Received 6,893

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Krista Evans
Interim Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 877 628-1915
F: 610 683-1375
admissions@kutztown.edu

Financial Aid

43%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$9,403

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,716
Room & board $10,434
Additional fees $3,234
Books & supplies $1,440
Total $22,824
Average Financial Aid - $9,403
Total with Avg. Aid $13,421

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $12,101,781
State $8,149,534
Institutional $3,496,324
Other external $1,913,662
Total $25,661,301

Non-need-based

Federal
State $108,842
Institutional $495,158
Other external $532,462
Total $1,136,462

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 610 683-4077
F: 610 683-1380
financialaid@kutztown.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Bernard L. McCree
Director of Financial Aid
mccree@kutztown.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
cross-country
field hockey
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Club Sports - Men's

boxing, cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, esports, fencing, fishing, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, quidditch, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

boxing, cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, esports, fencing, fishing, quidditch, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Greg Bamberger (men's)
Athletic Director
email

J. Michelle Gober (women's)
Associate Athletic Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Mascot
Golden Bears
School colors
maroon and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Anthropology
Applied Digital Arts
Art Education
Art History
Arts Administration
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Cinema/Television/Media Production
Communication Design
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Computer Science/Information Technology
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Education
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Science
Finance
General Studies
Geography
Geology
German Studies
History
Information Technology
Instructional Technology
Library Science
Management
Marine Science
Marketing
Mathematics
Music
Music Education
Paralegal Studies
Personal Financial Planning
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Medical/Health Careers
Professional Writing
Psychology
Public Administration
Reading Specialist
School Counseling
Secondary Education
Social Media Theory/Strategy
Social Work
Sociology
Software Development
Spanish
Special Education
Sport Management
Student Affairs in Higher Education
Studio Art
Supply Chain Management
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration/management
  2. Communication Studies
  3. Business Administration/marketing

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-veterinary science

8,199

total students

88%

in-state

12%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

7,204
students

Female
55%
3,998

Male
45%
3,206

12%

995
students

Female
78%
780

Male
22%
215

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

6,462
students

Female
55%
3,553

Male
45%
2,909

11%

742
students

Female
60%
445

Male
40%
297

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

89%

Transfer applicants accepted

54%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 35
Countries most often represented China
Germany
India
Netherlands
South Africa
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact


484 646-4215
international@kutztown.edu

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