Kutztown University of Pennsylvania: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a medium four-year, public school with 7,455 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1866 and is the only school located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

Majors
Offered
62
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 62 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Art, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is fair at 79% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Fair
The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is below average: 53%.

Student to faculty ratio at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is reasonably decent: 20:1. Read more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, $11,900 per year. The additional fees at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania not covered by tuition are around $3,700; which makes it a total of $15,600 annually.

Read the details about Kutztown University of Pennsylvania additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
96%
Easy
According to recent data, 7,248 applications were submitted and 6,968 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 3,700 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, approximately $6,900 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Location and Address

Postal Address:
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
15200 Kutztown Rd
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
19530-0730, USA
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