Colleges › Pennsylvania › Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Admission at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is close to open (90.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $53,775 median earnings below before the application.
Not sure where you stand? Estimate your GPA →
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania anchors the college town of Kutztown, PA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Physics, where graduates median $74,813 four years out. 32.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 6,180 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 77.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1270 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania received 8,170 applications and admitted 7,748 (94.8%), with 1,601 enrolling.
You can apply to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1070 and 1270; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 620 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Kutztown University of Pennsylvania compares
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90.8% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,314 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,775 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
At $53,775, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,101). Look at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $11,314 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $16,068. For non-residents, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's $16,068 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 6,180 undergrads, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
53.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Kutztown University of Pennsylvania tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Physics | $74,813 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $74,677 |
| Biology, General | $65,948 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,407 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,347 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $56,959 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $56,525 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,068 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $54,845 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,173 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $53,312 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $52,378 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,346 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,300 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,665 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $49,132 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $47,530 |
| Social Work | $47,221 |
| Psychology, General | $46,253 |
| Music | $39,549 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,337 |
Median earnings for these 21 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,775 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional Kutztown University of Pennsylvania programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1270 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 90.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
94.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,748 admitted from 8,170 applicants.
How much does Kutztown University of Pennsylvania cost?
In-state tuition is $11,314; out-of-state students pay $16,068. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,775 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- La Salle University — 96.6% admitted
- King's College — 93.1% admitted
- Johnson College — 97.9% admitted
- UPMC Jameson School of Nursing — 99.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.