Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2024 Average Net Price

$22,134

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

90.8%

7,536 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

7,467

83.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.8%

880 Graduates

About

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a higher education institution located in Berks County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania were General Business Administration & Management (226 degrees awarded), General Psychology (116 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (92 degrees).

In 2024, 1,705 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,251 degrees), 6.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (187 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−16,284 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $16,284 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,134.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Kutztown University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,716

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania was $7,716. The cost of tuition at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is $−16,284 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,134

2024 Value

1.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,134. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania grew by 1.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,116

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania was of $13,116 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 7.59% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania received 7,536 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.76% annual growth. Out of those 7,536 applicants, 6,839 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.8% acceptance rate.

There were 7,467 students enrolled at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2024. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has an overall enrollment yield of 18.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,839

Accepted Out of 7,536

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania was 90.8% (6,839 admissions from 7,536 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 94.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 7.76%, while admissions declined by 11.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

105

Scores Submitted (2024)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 7,467 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 6,248 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,219. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.4% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 6.21% Black or African American, 2.76% Two or More Races, 1.9% Asian, 0.0937% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.067% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by White Male (30.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.2%), followed by White Male (16.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,467 students. The full-time enrollment at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 6,248 and the part-time enrollment is 1,219. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Kutztown University of Pennsylvania had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,405 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
972 enrolled students
Black or African American
464 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is 72.4% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 6.21% Black or African American, 2.76% Two or More Races, 1.9% Asian, 0.0937% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.067% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 159 students (2.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 387 more women than men received degrees from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is white (1,251 degrees awarded). There were 6.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (187 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is General Business Administration & Management (226 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (116 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (92 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (161 degrees awarded), Education (428 degrees), and Library Science (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,595,946 people), Secondary school teachers (528,487 people), Other managers (311,119 people), Education administrators (308,566 people), and Special education teachers (213,656 people).

The most specialized majors at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2024 are Communications (161 degrees awarded), Education (428 degrees), Library Science (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (157 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (86 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are Communications (161 degrees awarded), Education (428 degrees), Library Science (9 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (157 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (86 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & secondary schools (3,015,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (466,485 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (264,522 people), Computer Systems Design (244,747 people), and Individual & family services (180,410 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
226 degrees awarded
General Psychology
116 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
92 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania was General Business Administration & Management with 226 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

659

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,046

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 659 degrees were awarded to men at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.63 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,046).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 159 degrees were awarded to men at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.85 times more than the 86 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in General Psychology, which is 6.73 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 41% of students graduating from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (65.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is Female and White (65.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.95% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,251 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
187 degrees awarded
Black or African American
90 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is white (1,251 degrees awarded). There were 6.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (187 degrees).

3.46% of degree recipients (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,186 degrees awarded
White Female
1,134 degrees awarded
White Female
1,097 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is white female (1,186 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,134 degrees).

Operations

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.02M (8.92%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 177M. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania employs 118 Professors, 107 Associate professors and 64 Assistant professors. Most academics at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are Male Professor (68), Male Associate professor (60), and Female Professor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 171 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 91 employees, and Service with 90 employees.

Endowment

$45M

2024 Endowment

8.66%

growth from 2023

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania grew 8.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $835k lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$72.3M

2024 Salaries

14.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $72.3M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($177M) and a 14.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.31% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.41% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$30.6M

Instructional Salaries

308

Number of Employees

In 2024, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $30.6M to 308 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 171 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 91 employees, and Service with 90 employees.

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