Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in Kutztown town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,329 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,605 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,188 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 74%). Every year 53% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,492, and fees were $2,495. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,238 and $2,737 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleFringe Town |
Number of Students8,329 |
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate74% |
Nursing Programs
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44 miles away |
New Courtland Education Center
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1944 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1988 - 06/30/2013 |
Admission
83%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 970 to 1140 |
ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $35 |
Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $312/credit | |
In State Students | $312/credit | |
Out of State Students | $468/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | $500/credit | |
In State Students | $500/credit | |
Out of State Students | $750/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $14,040 | $14,040 | $21,060 |
ADN | 70 | $21,840 | $21,840 | $32,760 |
BSN | 125 | $39,000 | $39,000 | $58,500 |
FNP | 50 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $37,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 33% | $4,331 |
Other Federal Grant | 9% | $1,050 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $3,102 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $1,451 |
Federal Student Loans | 79% | $5,716 |
Private Loans | 13% | $12,354 |
$20,278
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$15,953 |
$30,001 to $48,000$17,031 |
$48,001 to $75,000$19,782 |
$75,001 to $110,000$23,340 |
Over $110,000$24,424 |
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Student Population
7,489
Undergrads
840
Graduates
4,620
Women
3,709
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
77% |
Hispanic |
9% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.