Is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania a Catholic college?

No. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center (Catholic Campus Ministry at Kutztown University).

Where is Mass celebrated at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?

Mass is listed at St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

College · Catholic life on campus

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

LocationKutztown, PA
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 7,416 students

Official website

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center at 15207 Kutztown Road is the Catholic campus ministry for Kutztown University, and the Diocese of Allentown lists its chaplain, Fr. Matthew Kuna. Its published schedule for the 2026-27 year lists a Sunday Mass at 5:00 PM, weekday Masses on Monday and Wednesday, and confession before each Mass, along with Wednesday dinners, retreats, faith formation, and OCIA inquiry.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

Sunday5:00 PMSt. Christopher Catholic Newman Center · Schedule begins week of August 23, 2026.
Monday12:10 PMSt. Christopher Catholic Newman Center · Schedule begins week of August 23, 2026.
Wednesday5:30 PMSt. Christopher Catholic Newman Center · Schedule begins week of August 23, 2026.

Confession 3

Sunday4:15 PMSt. Christopher Catholic Newman Center
Monday11:30 AMSt. Christopher Catholic Newman Center
Wednesday4:45 PMSt. Christopher Catholic Newman Center

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Liturgy | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.
“MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.
“MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.
“MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.
“MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.
“MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.

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Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
Saint Mary Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 14833 Kutztown Road, Kutztown

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. College Campus Ministry - Diocese of Allentownallentowndiocese.org/college-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Kutztown University Chaplain: Fr. Matthew Kuna”
  The Diocese of Allentown lists the Kutztown University campus ministry, with Fr. Matthew Kuna as chaplain.
2. Our Mission | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/ourmission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Campus Ministry at Kutztown University serves the spiritual, social, and leadership formation needs of Catholic students at KU.”
  The Newman Center describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry serving Kutztown University students.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The ministry's dedicated Newman Center, with a chapel, is about 0.25 mile from the campus (computed from its published address).)
Sources (2)
1. Connect With Us | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/connect-with-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “A beautiful chapel for prayer and reflection”
  The Newman Center has a chapel for prayer and reflection.
2. Contact | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “15207 Kutztown Road Kutztown, PA 19530 (610) 683-8467 catholicministry@kutztown.edu”
  The Newman Center's published address, phone and office email.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The chaplain is listed as chaplain of the Newman Center and also of Berks Catholic High School; the priest's role is shared.)
Sources (1)
1. Pastoral Team | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/pastoralteam · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Reverend Matthew J. Kuna ’16 is a proud alumnus of Kutztown University, and is honored to serve as Chaplain of the Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center and as Chaplain of Berks Catholic High School.”
  Fr. Matthew Kuna serves as chaplain of the Newman Center and of Berks Catholic High School.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Masses are listed on Monday (12:10 PM) and Wednesday (5:30 PM), which is two weekdays.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
  The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.
Partly:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One weekend Mass is listed: Sunday at 5:00 PM.)
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
  The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.
2. St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join us for Sunday Mass at 5 PM. Confession starts at 4:15 PM. Pray the Rosary at 4:30 PM.”
  The Newman Center's home page confirms the Sunday 5 PM Mass and the 4:15 PM confession.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is scheduled three times a week: Sunday 4:15 PM, Monday 11:30 AM, and Wednesday 4:45 PM.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
  The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.
Partly:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The Newman Council is the center's student leadership council.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Leaders | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/studentleaders · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Newman Council 2025-2026”
  The Newman Center has a student council, the Newman Council, with student officers listed for 2025-2026.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Kinds listed: retreats, faith formation and small group discussion, OCIA inquiry, and service projects.)
Sources (3)
1. Connect With Us | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/connect-with-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Faith Formation & Small Group Discussion – deepen your understanding of Catholicism Mass & Adoration – to strengthen your relationship with God Retreats & Pilgrimages – take time to recharge and reflect Social Outings & Service Projects – fun, friendship, and giving back”
  The Newman Center lists faith formation and small groups, adoration, retreats and pilgrimages, and social outings and service projects.
2. Liturgy | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Not Catholic? Email Father Matthew Kuna, Chaplain (kuna@kutztown.edu) to learn about OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.”
  The Newman Center directs people interested in becoming Catholic to OCIA, through its chaplain.
3. Retreats | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join us for our upcoming retreat on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 4 pm to 9 pm.”
  The Newman Center holds retreats; a spring 2026 retreat is listed.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 3 Mass, 3 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

A Catholic chaplain is named, and the Mass schedule lists Masses on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday with confession before each.
Sources (2)
1. Liturgy | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
  The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.
2. Pastoral Team | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/pastoralteam · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Reverend Matthew J. Kuna ’16 is a proud alumnus of Kutztown University, and is honored to serve as Chaplain of the Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center and as Chaplain of Berks Catholic High School.”
  Fr. Matthew Kuna serves as chaplain of the Newman Center and of Berks Catholic High School.
The center lists a chapel, retreats, faith formation, and an OCIA inquiry path.
Sources (2)
1. Connect With Us | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/connect-with-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “A beautiful chapel for prayer and reflection”
  The Newman Center has a chapel for prayer and reflection.
  “Faith Formation & Small Group Discussion – deepen your understanding of Catholicism Mass & Adoration – to strengthen your relationship with God Retreats & Pilgrimages – take time to recharge and reflect Social Outings & Service Projects – fun, friendship, and giving back”
  The Newman Center lists faith formation and small groups, adoration, retreats and pilgrimages, and social outings and service projects.
2. Liturgy | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Not Catholic? Email Father Matthew Kuna, Chaplain (kuna@kutztown.edu) to learn about OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.”
  The Newman Center directs people interested in becoming Catholic to OCIA, through its chaplain.

Concerns

Only one weekend Mass is listed, on Sunday.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgy | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “MASS SCHEDULE (begins week of August 23, 2026) Sunday: 5:00 PM (Confession - 4:15 pm) Monday: 12:10 PM (Confession - 11:30 am) Wednesday: 5:30 PM (Confession - 4:45 pm)”
  The Newman Center's 2026-27 Mass schedule lists Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Masses, each with confession before it.
The chaplain is also chaplain of Berks Catholic High School; his time at the university is shared.
Sources (1)
1. Pastoral Team | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/pastoralteam · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Reverend Matthew J. Kuna ’16 is a proud alumnus of Kutztown University, and is honored to serve as Chaplain of the Saint Christopher Catholic Newman Center and as Chaplain of Berks Catholic High School.”
  Fr. Matthew Kuna serves as chaplain of the Newman Center and of Berks Catholic High School.

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The Catholic center

St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center

Address: 15207 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530
Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel, study spaces, game room, lounge

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Source: saintchristopher-ku.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, saintchristopher-ku.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Faith formation 2

Faith Formation and Small Group Discussion
Faith formation and small group discussion to deepen understanding of Catholicism.
saintchristopher-ku.org
OCIA inquiry
The chaplain directs people who are not Catholic to OCIA.
saintchristopher-ku.org

Clubs and groups 1

Newman Council
The Newman Center's student leadership council.
saintchristopher-ku.org

Retreats 1

Retreats and Pilgrimages
Spring 2026 retreat: Friday, April 17, 2026, 4 pm to 9 pm
Retreats and pilgrimages for prayer and reflection.
saintchristopher-ku.org, saintchristopher-ku.org

Service 1

Social outings and service projects
Social outings and service projects that give back to the community.
saintchristopher-ku.org

Social life 2

Newman Nights
Wednesdays, dinner at 6 PM after the 5:30 PM Mass
Weekly Wednesday dinner, activities and fellowship.
saintchristopher-ku.org
Community events (social)
Social events, guest speakers, a Christmas party, and relaxing after Mass.
saintchristopher-ku.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center (Catholic Campus Ministry at Kutztown University)

Sources (4)

College Campus Ministry - Diocese of Allentownallentowndiocese.org/college-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Kutztown University Chaplain: Fr. Matthew Kuna”
The Diocese of Allentown lists the Kutztown University campus ministry, with Fr. Matthew Kuna as chaplain.
Our Mission | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/ourmission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Catholic Campus Ministry at Kutztown University serves the spiritual, social, and leadership formation needs of Catholic students at KU.”
The Newman Center describes itself as the Catholic campus ministry serving Kutztown University students.
Connect With Us | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/connect-with-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“A beautiful chapel for prayer and reflection”
The Newman Center has a chapel for prayer and reflection.
Contact | St. Christopher Catholic Newman Centersaintchristopher-ku.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“15207 Kutztown Road Kutztown, PA 19530 (610) 683-8467 catholicministry@kutztown.edu”
The Newman Center's published address, phone and office email.

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Academic Excellence

60 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score54%
First-year retention 20% of score78%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,210
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score20 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$10,174

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division II · Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Setting	Town
ROTC	Army
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	20 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	6,420
Total students	7,416
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$21,331
Cost of attendance (per year)	$29,866
Median federal debt at graduation	$26,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	54%
First-year retention	78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$53,775
Admission rate	91%
Students receiving Pell grants	33%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1120–1310

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1210
SAT reading & writing	570–670
SAT math	550–640
ACT composite	—
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 45 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Allentown

The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: allentowndiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 213349
Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania a Catholic college?: No. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center (Catholic Campus Ministry at Kutztown University).
What is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania’s Catholic Life Score?: 70 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?: Mass is listed at St. Christopher Catholic Newman Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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