Kutztown University tiers its international first-year merit award by grade average, from $6,000 a year at 3.85 and above down to $1,500 at 2.75. Over eight terms the top tier reaches $24,000.
The entry threshold of 2.75 is unusually low for a merit award, which makes this accessible to students who would miss the cut elsewhere.
The award is automatic on admission and stacks with the university's separate tuition reduction for non-Pennsylvania residents. Published figures cover the 2025 to 2026 cycle.