First-Year Students

Kutztown University Merit Scholarships

Kutztown University automatically reviews students for merit scholarships based on academic performance at the time of acceptance.  Students who qualify for a merit scholarship are guaranteed the award as long as they maintain the academic standards listed in their acceptance letter for eight continuous Fall and Spring semesters.  Questions about merit scholarships should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@kutztown.edu. 

Donor scholarships are not automatically awarded.  All students, new and returning, must complete the scholarship profile to be reviewed based upon the qualifications set by the donor and academic department by the established deadline here.  Questions about donor scholarships should be directed to the Financial Aid Services Office at financialaid@kutztown.edu. 

Note: University employee-dependent students are not eligible for merit scholarships, as they receive a tuition waiver.

Average Yearly Cost of Attendance

Merit Scholarships for First Year In-State Students (GPA is on a 4.0 scale)

HS GPA	Scholarship	Amount
4.0-3.85	Presidential	$5000
3.84-3.5	Founders	$3000
3.49-3.0	Outstanding	$2000
2.99-2.75	Emerging	$1000

Kutztown University Merit Scholarships

Kutztown University automatically reviews students for merit scholarships based on academic performance at the time of acceptance.  Students who qualify for a merit scholarship are guaranteed the award as long as they maintain the academic standards listed in their acceptance letter for eight continuous Fall and Spring semesters.  Questions about merit scholarships should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@kutztown.edu. 

Donor scholarships are not automatically awarded.  All students, new and returning, must complete the scholarship profile to be reviewed based upon the qualifications set by the donor and academic department by the established deadline here.  Questions about donor scholarships should be directed to the Financial Aid Services Office at financialaid@kutztown.edu. 

Note: University employee-dependent students are not eligible for merit scholarships, as they receive a tuition waiver.

Average Yearly Cost of Attendance

Merit Scholarships for First Year Out-of-State Students (GPA is on a 4.0 scale)

HS GPA	Scholarship	Amount
4.0-3.85	Presidential	$6000
3.84-3.5	Founders	$5000
3.49-3.0	Outstanding	$4000
2.99-2.75	Emerging	$1500

The following programs require additional items: 

• Animated Arts
• Art
• Art Education
• Art Education: Alternative Settings
• Commercial Music
• Communication Design
• Music 
• Music Education
• Music Performance

Advanced Placement Credits and CLEP scores can be reviewed for academic credit. AP and CLEP scores will not be taken from high school or college transcripts. An official score report must be sent from the College Board directly to KU.  Scores of 3 or higher on some AP exams and scores passed at the 50th percentile for CLEP may be considered for credit at KU. 

KU also reviews dual enrollment coursework for college courses at the 100-level or higher with a minimum grade of C-.  Please arrange for the college transcript to be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions directly from the institution.

Kutztown University strongly encourages students to pursue a college-preparatory program in high school.  This includes:

• Four years of Language Arts
• Three years of Mathematics
• Three years of Science
• Three years of Social Studies

KU's College of Education, in partnership with area high schools, provides accelerated access to college and careers for high school students.

How it Works!

High school students can attend classes on KU’s campus where they take two courses in the fall semester and two in the spring. 

Learn more here

The Summer Talent Academy for Rising Stars (STARS) Program supports selected incoming freshmen designed to familiarize them with the rigor of KU’s academic offerings while offering mentorship, advisement, support, and social activities.  The program is a five-week on-campus experience that provides two courses (six college-level credits). 

Students who are current or former members of the foster care system are invited to become part of the PROFS program at KU, which connects students to campus resources that will help them succeed.  Learn about the benefits of this program here!