Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Overview

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public, state school in the rural setting of Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1866 and the school enrolls around 7,675 students per year, which includes 6,697 undergrad students. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania provides on-campus housing for up to 4,600 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 40% of students spend their weekends on campus.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by October 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania!

Interested in music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania on the Student Life page.

2022 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	97%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	32%
In-State Tuition	$7,716
Out-of-State	$11,864
Percent of Need Met	42%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,041

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Is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Kutztown University of Pennsylvania offers and if the college could be a good choice for you.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate 2022

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is moderately difficult to get into. Around 97% of applicants get into Kutztown University of Pennsylvania each year. Last year, 6,698 students applied to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and 6,514 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 78% of students who start at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania return for their second year of college. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 54%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Kutztown University of Pennsylvania directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's endowment was $45.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania spends about $7,712 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania meets 42% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $10,041 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $41,294 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

Based on this information, does Kutztown University of Pennsylvania seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania a good school for you?

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Where is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is located in the rural setting of Kutztown, Pennsylvania, less than an hour from Philadelphia.

If you would like to see Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 222 to Kutztown, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lehigh Valley International.

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