Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate
Kutztown, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,170
- Admitted
- 7,748
- Yield
- 20.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate has risen from 79.7% in 2014–15 to 94.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,018 to 8,170 (+2%) over that period.
Its 94.8% rate makes Kutztown University of Pennsylvania more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 10%.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,018 | 6,388 | 79.7% | 1,779 |
| 2015–16 | 8,023 | 6,599 | 82.3% | 1,856 |
| 2016–17 | 7,668 | 6,117 | 79.8% | 1,688 |
| 2017–18 | 7,175 | 5,965 | 83.1% | 1,605 |
| 2018–19 | 8,112 | 6,741 | 83.1% | 1,615 |
| 2019–20 | 6,854 | 6,163 | 89.9% | 1,397 |
| 2020–21 | 6,830 | 6,365 | 93.2% | 1,532 |
| 2021–22 | 6,698 | 6,514 | 97.3% | 1,490 |
| 2022–23 | 7,248 | 6,968 | 96.1% | 1,600 |
| 2023–24 | 8,170 | 7,748 | 94.8% | 1,601 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,476 | 4,283 | 95.7% |
| Men | 3,694 | 3,465 | 93.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–650 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 530–620 |
How Kutztown University of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 94.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,748 admitted of 8,170 applicants).
Is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania test optional?
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania received 8,170 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,748.
What SAT score do you need for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania typically scored 540–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania getting harder to get into?
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.7% in 2014–15 to 94.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.kutztown.edu/.