More selective than 32% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,866. College Scorecard.
Higher than 34% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 50% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 28% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 51% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate & admissions
Of 8,170 applicants, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania admitted 7,748 and 1,601 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1310 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Pennsylvania residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Pennsylvania residents with financial need may receive a PA State Grant: up to $6,000 a year in 2026-27 at approved colleges, depending on need and the college. Not included in the prices above. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA State Grant
What Kutztown University of Pennsylvania costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Pennsylvania. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,957 | $68,136 | 3.8 years |
| $30–48k | $16,386 | $69,968 | 3.9 years |
| $48–75k | $19,306 | $82,437 | 4.6 years |
| $75–110k | $23,840 | $101,797 | 5.7 years |
| $110k+ | $26,759 | $114,261 | 6.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (41% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($53,775) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,978 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania majors, earnings & careers
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania offers 40 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Science & Math · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Arts & Design · 5
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Business & Finance · 1
Highest-earning majors at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | $74,813 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,677 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $65,948 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $65,407 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $58,347 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $56,959 | $26,250 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $56,525 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $55,068 | $26,000 |
Quick list of all 40 majors
- Anthropology—
- Area Studies—
- Biochemistry—
- Biological and Physical Sciences—
- Biology$65,948
- Broadcasting / Digital Media$49,132
- Business Administration$65,407
- Chemistry—
- Communications$54,173
- Computer and Information Sciences$74,677
- Computer Programming—
- Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry—
- Criminal Justice$55,068
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$51,346
- Education (Subject Teaching)$49,665
- English$50,300
- Environmental Science / Conservation$56,959
- Geography—
- Geology / Earth Science$52,378
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$53,312
- History—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Library Science and Administration—
- Mathematics—
- Music$39,549
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$56,525
- Philosophy—
- Physics$74,813
- Political Science$58,347
- Psychology$46,253
- Public Administration—
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Social Sciences—
- Social Work$47,221
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Special Education$54,845
- Studio Art$34,337
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Writing$47,530
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Reading
Overall prices in the Reading, PA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,418. Housing costs 15% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 50 inches of rain a year, 21 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Berks County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Berks County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Pennsylvania by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 91% | $21,331 | 54% | $53,775 | This school |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 91% | $16,804 | 56% | $51,019 | |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 86% | $20,787 | 58% | $55,246 | |
| Pennsylvania Western University | 94% | $18,256 | 52% | $47,295 | |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 92% | $18,134 | 43% | $56,148 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania would cost you $4,527 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$2,240).
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania gives aided families $1,559 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Pennsylvania resident | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,314 | $11,380 | −$66 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,100 | +$100 |
| Housing & meals | $13,116 | $12,802 | +$314 |
| Personal & travel | $4,320 | $2,080 | +$2,240 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$84 | −$464 | +$380 |
| Sticker price | $29,866 | $26,898 | +$2,968 |
| Average grants | −$8,535 | −$10,094 | +$1,559 |
| You pay | $21,331 | $16,804 | +$4,527 |
“+” means Kutztown University of Pennsylvania costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
What is the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate?
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania accepts 91% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 7,748 of 8,170 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1310 on the SAT.
How much does Kutztown University of Pennsylvania cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $29,866 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,331 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $15,957 and families earning $110k+ pay $26,759.
How much do Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates earn?
Former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students earn a median $53,775 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduation rate?
54% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% return for their second year.
How long does a Kutztown University of Pennsylvania degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania costs about $82,437 after grants ($19,306 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $53,775 ten years after starting, $17,978 more than high school graduates in Pennsylvania ($35,797), so the cost is repaid in 4.6 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Kutztown University of Pennsylvania: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/kutztown-university-of-pennsylvania (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).