Kutztown University of Pennsylvania SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Kutztown admits most applicants, so the smart target is not just getting in. Aim past the 1140–1280 middle SAT range if you can, because a 1410 SAT or 31 ACT with a 3.50 GPA can put you in range for the Sesquicentennial Academic Honors Scholarship.
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania facts and stats
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls about 6,306 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Kutztown has a 78% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 54% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.
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Key Kutztown University of Pennsylvania application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
December
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
December 1
Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Kutztown, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and leave the summer before senior year plus fall for retakes. For the December Regular Decision deadline, the November SAT or October ACT is likely the last retake that will arrive in time, and higher scores may also help if you are aiming for the Sesquicentennial Academic Honors Scholarship.
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What you'll actually pay
Kutztown’s in-state tuition is $7,716, while out-of-state tuition is $12,590. About 48% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $2,682. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Out-of-state tuition at Kutztown is $12,590, compared with $7,716 for in-state students, and room and board adds $12,014. About 48% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $12,553. Merit awards average $2,682, which can help reduce the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $38,935.
Student life at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
57% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 5% of men join fraternities, and 8% of women join sororities.
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