Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, Pennsylvania · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$21,331
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
53.8%
Admission rate
91%
Undergrad size
6,180
In-state tuition
$11,314
Out-of-state tuition
$16,068
Cost of attendance
$29,866
Median earnings (10y)
$53,775
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,210
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 77.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (34%), humanities & arts (28%), business (16%).
- STEM12%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences34%
- Trades & services10%
- Education17.9%~1,107 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business16.4%~1,014 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Communication11.7%~722 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~655 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.3%~511 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~332 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science4.4%~274 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~269 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.3%~265 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~260 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~184 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.5%~153 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.8%~112 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.9%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Library science0.3%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.3%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 457 | $39,679 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 323 | $38,233 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 218 | $28,268 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 167 | $31,421 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 144 | $42,033 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 141 | $34,816 | $26,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 130 | $33,459 | $27,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 117 | $25,365 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 113 | $35,919 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 103 | $53,679 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 100 | $45,402 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 99 | $47,649 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 94 | $34,330 | $26,624 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 92 | $37,217 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 78 | $34,596 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 74 | $40,031 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 71 | $38,710 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 65 | $37,288 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 59 | $23,560 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 50 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 49 | $56,839 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 47 | $23,816 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 46 | $21,571 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 39 | $38,203 | $26,250 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 36 | $32,071 | $27,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $26,334 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $28,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | $22,339 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 27 | $19,300 | $27,000 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a large institution located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,180 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Education, Business, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,331 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,314 for in-state students and $16,068 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $29,866 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 53.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $53,775 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Education, Business, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (34% of credentials), humanities & arts (28% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania accepts 91% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,210. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Kutztown, Pennsylvania (town), Kutztown University of Pennsylvania draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Q.How much does Kutztown University of Pennsylvania cost?
The average net price at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is $21,331 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $29,866.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a 6-year graduation rate of 53.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania admits 91% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduate earns $53,775 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
Published tuition is $11,314 in-state and $16,068 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania located?
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19530).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Kutztown University of Pennsylvania at their official website.