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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530-0730

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1170

Reading & WritingMid: 555
540650
MathMid: 540
530620

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

43

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

9

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

5

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

13

Drug Arrests

10

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (85)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

75%

Mixed

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
10 Years$53,775

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Golden Avalanche

Intercollegiate sportsLacrosseBowling toSoccerSwimming programsBowling

History & Fun Facts

  • History Old Main On September 15, 1866, the Keystone State Normal School was established on what is now the site of Old Main.
  • " On July 1, 1983, the institution became Kutztown University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education.
  • As of Fall 2018, the university enrollment was approximately 8,300 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABE Lehigh Valley20 mi
PHL Philadelphia PHL53 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer54 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA276 mi · ~7h 58m drive
New York, NY94 mi · ~2h 43m drive
Hartford, CT184 mi · ~5h 19m drive
Providence, RI245 mi · ~7h 5m drive
Albany, NY181 mi · ~5h 14m drive
Syracuse, NY176 mi · ~5h 5m drive
Rochester, NY205 mi · ~5h 55m drive
Buffalo, NY229 mi · ~6h 37m drive
Philadelphia, PA51 mi · ~1h 28m drive
Pittsburgh, PA221 mi · ~6h 23m drive
Harrisburg, PA60 mi · ~1h 44m drive
Newark, NJ86 mi · ~2h 29m drive
Trenton, NJ59 mi · ~1h 42m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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