Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's published cost of attendance is $29,866. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,957, middle-income families pay around $19,306, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,759.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,866 |
| Tuition and Fees | $16,068 |
| Room and Board | $13,674 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,535 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,331 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,957 |
| $30–48k | $16,386 |
| $48–75k | $19,306 |
| $75–110k | $23,840 |
| $110k+ | $26,759 |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania's published cost of attendance is $29,866. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $15,957, middle-income families pay around $19,306, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,759. Azimuth ranks Kutztown University of Pennsylvania #886 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Kutztown's affordability profile reflects its public-university tuition structure and need-based aid reach. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Many students receive need-based scholarships that reduce the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay, though the specific aid package depends on individual financial circumstances and the FAFSA. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,389; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,608, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn median 4-year earnings of $55,608, placing Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in the 30.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania sits in the 26.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Kutztown University of Pennsylvania #1009 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on education and human services fields, which dominate the institution's degree output. Business Administration is the largest program with 221 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $65,407, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Teacher Education program graduates 148 students earning median 4-year earnings of $51,346, while Psychology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $46,253 across 107 graduates. Criminal Justice and Special Education and Teaching round out the top programs, with median 4-year earnings of $55,068 and $54,845 respectively. The concentration in Education — a field with steady regional demand in Pennsylvania — shapes the institution's overall earnings profile and reflects Kutztown's mission-driven focus on preparing educators and human services professionals.
