Kutztown University of Pennsylvania — College Profile

About

Located in the scenic rolling hills of Berks County, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive public institution best known for its powerhouse visual and performing arts programs—particularly communication design—alongside robust offerings in education, business, and the sciences. The mid-sized university uniquely honors its regional roots through the on-campus Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center while delivering career-focused, hands-on learning across more than 130 academic pathways. Student life is spirited and close-knit, defined by competitive NCAA Division II Golden Bear athletics, an active campus arts scene, and a walkable college-town atmosphere situated conveniently between Allentown and Reading.

Wikipedia:The Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Location

Kutztown, PA, 19530-0730 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ABE · Lehigh Valley

20 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$11,314$16,068

Housing & food (on campus)$13,674$13,674

Books & supplies$1,200$1,200

Cost of attendance$29,866$34,620 est.

Average net price$21,331Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$16,068

In-state: $11,314

Housing & food (on campus)$13,674

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$34,620 est.

In-state: $29,866

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $21,331

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$15,957

$30–48k

$16,386

$48–75k

$19,306

$75–110k

$23,840

$110k+

$26,759

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$3,753

Share of first-years who get one26%

Source: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

54%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

41%

Back for yr 2

78%

Transferred

25%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

55% graduated · 28% transferred · 17% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$43,309

10 yrs after entry$53,775

Debt

Median at graduation$26,000

Monthly payment$276

Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k

90th percentile$34,000

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

91%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1210

R 570–670 · M 550–640

ACT midpoint

SAT middle 50%: 1120–1310

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Kutztown University of Pennsylvania asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 43%Women 57%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

20 : 1

Pell grant

33%

First-gen

35%

Family income

$65,385

Independent

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

72%

Hispanic

14%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Bowling
Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Women's
Lacrosse
Women's
Other Sports
Women's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$43,309

After 10 yrs

$53,775

Business Administration, Management and Operations236

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods175

Psychology, General111

Criminal Justice and Corrections84

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies70

Communication and Media Studies68

Special Education and Teaching66

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication64

Design and Applied Arts56

Biology, General48

Social Work43

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas35

Computer and Information Sciences, General33

Visual and Performing Arts, General33

Fine and Studio Arts33

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies29

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$45M

Full-time faculty

83%

Faculty salary

$11,035/mo

Teaching spend

$10,174

per student

Federal loans

63%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions