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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530-0730

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public town institution in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1170.

A mid-sized campus of 6.3K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,775 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,205.

Established
1866
Motto
"It's Good to be Golden."
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II and competes
Division
Division II

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95%Acceptance
1170SAT Avg
6,348Students
20:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$53,775Earnings 10yr
$21,205Net Price

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program2026-03-15

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1170

Reading & WritingMid: 555
540650
MathMid: 540
530620

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Acceptance Rate

94.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1170

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,230
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,434
Room & Board$13,116
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$28,876
Average Net Price$21,205
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,925
$30–48K$16,284
$48–75K$19,303
$75–110K$23,642
$110K+$26,196

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,205

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

43

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (85)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads
6,348
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 7%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.1%
Freshman Retention74.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,309
8 Years$49,150
10 Years$53,775

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,500
Men
$49,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
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Forbes
#52
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Niche
#38
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Varsity Sports — Golden Avalanche

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History & Fun Facts

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
51 mi(88 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
94 mi(163 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
221 mi(383 min)
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