Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania admits about 9 in 10 applicants (89%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 24% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Applicants from Pennsylvania and from other states were admitted at similar rates (89% and 91%).
$35 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 89%, women at 92%.
Yield
20% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Kutztown University of Pennsylvania reads a record
and class rank are both very important; GPA and tests are both important. 30% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 6% of first-years sent an SAT and 0% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 58% whose high school reported a rank, 11% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; demonstration of competencies required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
96% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 89% of first-year applicants
692 applied · 663 admitted · 418 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: apply by June 1
- Spring entry: apply by November 1
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Priority date: December 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- $75 housing deposit, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 3 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.36
From the 72% of first-years who reported a GPA.
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.013%
- 3.75–3.9917%
- 3.50–3.7417%
- 3.25–3.4915%
- 3.00–3.2413%
- below 3.026%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 12.9% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 16.9% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 16.5% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 15.2% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 12.6% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 19.9% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 5.6% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.3% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
11% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 33% in the top quarter, of the 58% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1175 on the SAT, right around the national median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
12% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
39% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
Shares of the 6% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
77 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)