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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admission Requirements

Kutztown, Pennsylvania

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Chances of getting into Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
97%
Admission Difficulty for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 97%.  It ranks #106 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,514 out of 6,698 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 59 percent (SAT 990/1200 ACT 19/23). Kutztown University of Pennsylvania typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Kutztown University of Pennsylvania application fee is $35 and applications are due by Apr 1.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
990-1200
Applicants Submitting SAT 
33%
SAT Scores for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 500
SAT Math 25th 490
SAT Composite 25th 990
SAT Scores for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1200
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

Students who get into Kutztown University of Pennsylvania score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 990-1200. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 990 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 880. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1100 out of 1600. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ranks #47 in Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score. 33 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1200 and Above Good >98%
1095 to 1200 Avg + 97%-98%
990 to 1095 Avg - 94%-97%
885 to 990 Reach 90%-94%
Less than 885 Low <90%
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 21
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-23. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 23 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #50 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score. 1 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >98%
21 to 23 Avg + 97%-98%
19 to 21 Avg - 94%-97%
17 to 19 Reach 90%-94%
Less than 17 Low <90%
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.31
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania was 3.31 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #79 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.31 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania accepts 97% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 11.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 20.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 9.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

64% of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 10%
Top 25% of class 30%
Top 50% of class 64%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,814 2,884 6,698
Accepted 3,742 2,772 6,514
Acceptance Rate 98% 96% 97%
Enrolled 827 663 1,490
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 24% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
3

Applicants have 3 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213349 IPEDS survey data for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

FAQs

Does Kutztown University of Pennsylvania prefer SAT or ACT?

33% of students submit their SAT scores to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

97% of those who apply are granted admission to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1200. 33% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 23. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.