Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

74% of 8,073 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.20

SAT Math

480-560 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

538 average
490-580 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

21 average
18-24 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $25,284
Out-of-state: $29,142

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $10,802
Out-of-state: $14,660

Room and Board

$10,334

Average Percent of Need Met

38%

Average Freshman Award

$8,732

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$40,864

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

388

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 4% of classes
10-19 students: 25% of classes
20-29 students: 44% of classes
30-39 students: 17% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 5% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes

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Campus Life

Kutztown Population

5,004

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Philadelphia

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

45% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

Golden Bears

Sororities

11% of women participate

Fraternities

5% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.4% Asian
7.5% Black/African-American
9.1% Hispanic/Latino
3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
76.9% White
1.4% Unknown

International Students

0.9% from 32 countries

First-Year Students Returning

74.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

35.1%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

58%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

14.0%

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Foreign Language
Social Studies	3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only	Required for some
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

15200 Kutztown Road

City, State, Zip

Kutztown, PA 19530-0730

Phone

(610) 683-4060

Fax

(610) 683-1375

E-mail

admissions@kutztown.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

$35

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Not accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

 

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

Audition for music, portfolio and/or art test for arts recommended for some freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA			X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank	X
Recommendations			X
Essay				X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities				X
Volunteer Work				X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities				X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

74% of 8,073 applicants were admitted

Women

73% of 4,486 applicants were admitted

Men

75% of 3,587 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

2,208 (37%) of 5,965 admitted students enrolled

Women

1,157 (35%) of 3,289 admitted students enrolled

Men

1,051 (39%) of 2,676 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.20

3.75 and Above

16%

3.50 - 3.74

17%

3.25 - 3.49

18%

3.00 - 3.24

14%

2.50 - 2.99

25%

2.00 - 2.49

10%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

480-560 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

1%

Score of 600 - 700

12%

Score of 500 - 600

55%

Score of 400 - 500

31%

Score of 300 - 400

1%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

538 average
490-580 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

2%

Score of 600 - 700

18%

Score of 500 - 600

52%

Score of 400 - 500

28%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

21 average
18-24 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

4%

Score of 24 - 29

23%

Score of 18 - 23

57%

Score of 12 - 17

17%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 7%
Top quarter: 24%
Top half: 55%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $25,284
Out-of-state: $29,142

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $10,802
Out-of-state: $14,660

Room and Board

$10,334

Books and Supplies

$1,440

Other Expenses

$2,600

Payment Plans

Installment plan, deferred payment

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 30

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003322	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

1,515 (94.3%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

1,233 (77.6%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,216 (98.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

87 (6.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

38%

Average Award

$8,732

Need-Based Gift

Received by 744 (63.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,894

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,049 (88.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,505

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 897 (60.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

162 (11.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $978

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

6,109 (86.8%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

5,140 (84.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

5,047 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

377 (6.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

44%

Average Award

$9,158

Need-Based Gift

Received by 3,179 (64.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,916

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 4,467 (89.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,535

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 1,681 (27.6%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

265 (3.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,399

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

83%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$40,864

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

16.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences

Number of Awards

392

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music

Number of Awards

30

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Community Service, Leadership, Religious Involvement

Number of Awards

265

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, Local/State Students

Number of Awards

144

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$2,900

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Education, Communication/journalism

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Business administration, social work

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

388

Part-Time Faculty

57

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

75%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 4% of classes
10-19 students: 25% of classes
20-29 students: 44% of classes
30-39 students: 17% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 5% of classes
Over 100 students: 2% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

704,961

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

1075

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Social Work, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Social Work

Doctoral Programs of Study

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

7,489

Women

3,981 (53.2%)

Men

3,508 (46.8%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

7,053

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.4% Asian
7.5% Black/African-American
9.1% Hispanic/Latino
3.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
76.9% White
1.4% Unknown

International Students.

0.9% from 32 countries

Average Age

21

All Graduate Students

840

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

74.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

35.1%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

50.1%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

53.1%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

58%

Average Starting Salary

58%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

14.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported