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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

#399 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Kutztown, PA
  • 1,521 reviews
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    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B-
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    Kutztown is a public university located in Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,053 undergraduate students. The Kutztown acceptance rate is 83%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 53% of students, Kutztown alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,800.
    About Kutztown University of Pennsylvania...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
    Address
    15200 Kutztown Road
    Kutztown, PA 19530
    Website
    kutztown.edu

    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    83%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    970-1140
    ACT Range
    18-24
    Application Fee
    $35
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,278/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,007/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    67%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.79 responses
    58%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.101 responses
    65%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.101 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      372 Graduates
    • Psychology
      140 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      135 Graduates
    • Communications
      124 Graduates
    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
      106 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      101 Graduates
    • Biology
      70 Graduates
    • Special Education and Teaching
      69 Graduates
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
      65 Graduates
    • Commercial and Advertising Art
      63 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    7,053Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    436
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    33%
    Varsity Athletes
    7%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 68 responses
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    • Very social and loving
      26%
    • Dedicated and hardworking
      25%
    • Immature
      16%
    • Different from New Jersey
      9%
    • All of above
      7%
    • Pretentious
      7%
    • Diverse
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    57%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.131 responses
    Poll
    51%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.156 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 75 responses
    Report
    • Small and amazing
      25%
    • Excellent opportunities
      19%
    • Has potential, but lacks certain appeals.
      19%
    • Quite yet perfect
      8%
    • Big and Awesome
      7%
    • Great select programs, is improving more
      7%
    • Small and cold
      5%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    53%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
    76%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.59 responses
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    Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Reviews

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    I love Kutztown University! My freshman year went very well, and I'm excited for my sophomore year! Kutztown offers a variety of clubs, sports, and organizations to to make getting involved on campus easy. The professors I've had so far truly care about the students and are willing to assist them in any way they can. If you'd prefer a college that offers mostly small class sizes, the opportunity to build beneficial relationships with your professors, and a friendly community of students on a beautiful campus, Kutztown University is the place for you! The only critique I have is that it is centered in a very small town, and outside of that town is a lot farmland. So if you'd prefer going to a college in a big town or city, you might want to rethink coming here. Otherwise, I have no complaints about this university!
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    The academics are very good. Diversity is high. Athletics are fairly successful. Most of the professors are super friendly, intelligent, and just want to see you succeed. Dorms are well kept and comfortable. Safety is okay as there are many blue emergency buttons. You get a lot for what you pay for at KU. The campus is absolutely beautiful. The town outside of campus is a wonderful place to walk around and grab a bite to eat. The campus food in the two dining halls is pretty good. The student life is great as they have over 250 clubs, so there's something for everyone! Highly recommended. It is my favorite home away from home.
    Kutztown is such an amazing school! The campus is kind of in the middle of nowhere so if you want a place with off campus activities other than sitting in a corn field, then this probably isn't the place for you. But if you like corn, great! There are still many fun and engaging on campus activities to take part in. Most classes have around 25 students in them so its not hard to get help from your professor when you feel lost. All the professors are so helpful and so willing to help you exceed in your work. The only thing that is slightly irritating is that our grading system does not let you see your current grades. You can only check them when the semester is over, which isn't really helpful. Of course, you could always set up an appointment with your professors to see how you are doing, but tat tends to be a struggle when you are dealing with many classes. Other than that, Kutztown is amazing! Go golden bears!