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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

$14,184

$18,292

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
17%
500-599
54%
400-499
27%
700-800
2%
600-699
11%
500-599
55%
400-499
32%
700-800
0
600-699
5%
500-599
28%
400-499
52%
300-399
15%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
6%
24-29
17%
18-23
52%
12-17
25%
30-36
2%
24-29
25%
18-23
45%
12-17
28%
30-36
5%
24-29
21%
18-23
59%
12-17
15%
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

1

teacher

17

students

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Moderately Selective

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,741
Declined + 1,630
Total Received 8,371
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Public

7,391

undergraduate students

918

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

College Members of the National Student Exchange
College Members of the National Student Exchange
Colleges with Strength in Baseball: Division II
Colleges with Strength in Baseball: Division II
Colleges with Strength in Men's Track and Field: Division II
Colleges with Strength in Men's Track and Field: Division II
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Communication Studies
  3. Criminal Justice
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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 8,309
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 5% of male students
 
9 sororities 11% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
8%
Top 1/4
23%
Top 1/2
57%
Bottom 1/2
43%
Bottom 1/4
13%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
17%
500-599
54%
400-499
27%
700-800
2%
600-699
11%
500-599
55%
400-499
32%
700-800
0
600-699
5%
500-599
28%
400-499
52%
300-399
15%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
6%
24-29
17%
18-23
52%
12-17
25%
30-36
2%
24-29
25%
18-23
45%
12-17
28%
30-36
5%
24-29
21%
18-23
59%
12-17
15%

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

Moderately Selective

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,741
Declined + 1,630
Total Received 8,371

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

Laura Fahy-Leo
Interim Director of Admissions
P: 877 628-1915
F: 610 683-1375
admissions@kutztown.edu

Financial Aid

44%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$9,158

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,950
Room & board $11,576
Additional fees $3,234
Books & supplies $1,440
Total $27,200
Average Financial Aid - $9,158
Total with Avg. Aid $18,042

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $11,950,028
State $7,924,329
Institutional $2,498,445
Other external $1,975,968
Total $24,348,770

Non-need-based

Federal
State $169,831
Institutional $392,143
Other external $411,410
Total $973,384

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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, fencing, fishing, ice hockey, quidditch, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

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

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, kickball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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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
Crafts
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
Personal Financial Planning
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Medical/Health Careers
Professional Writing
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Relations
Reading Specialist
School Counseling
Secondary Education
Social Media Theory/Strategy
Social Work
Sociology
Software Development
Spanish
Special Education
Sports Management
Student Affairs in Higher Education
Studio Art
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Communication Studies
  3. Criminal Justice

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

8,309

total students

88%

in-state

12%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

89%

7,391
students

Female
53%
3,935

Male
47%
3,456

11%

918
students

Female
76%
700

Male
24%
218

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

6,953
students

Female
54%
3,721

Male
46%
3,232

6%

438
students

Female
49%
214

Male
51%
224

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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
9%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
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

93%

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 Brazil
China
India
Nepal
South Africa
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Roger Douglas
Director of International Admissions
484 646-4215
douglas@kutztown.edu

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