Average Yearly Cost of Attendance

Below you will find the average cost breakdown for a full academic year, which includes both the Fall and Spring semesters. Students who choose to take classes over Winter or Summer break will have a separate cost associated with those terms.

Pennsylvania Residents
Tuition and Fees $11,544
Room and Meal Plan (on average*) $12,014
Total $23,558*
Out of State Residents
Tuition and Fees $16,665
Room and Meal Plan (on average*) $12,014
Total $28,682*

*Pricing varies by residence hall and dining plan options.  Click here for more details regarding pricing and affordability.  

Kutztown University offers one of the most affordable paths to a high-quality education. Tuition is set by the State System of Higher Education and we are not able to negotiate it. Tuition has been frozen for several years, meaning that it has remained at a much lower level than other colleges and universities.

Take a look at our cost breakdowns for different types of colleges and universities. We've also included a sample cost-of-attendance breakdown. College is an important investment that you'll make in yourself, and we want to help you understand how affordable a Kutztown University education can be.

Admitted students who have filed the FAFSA have already taken the key step to be considered for financial aid. If you have not yet filed the FAFSA, learn more here.

Kutztown Average Yearly Cost (in-state): $23,550, Kutztown Average Yearly Cost (out-of-state): $28,462, State-Affiliated (in-state); $35,600, State-Affiliated (out-of-state): $55,000, Private Institutions: $61,000
Sample Kutztown Cost Breakdown: $23,558 (This is a sample financial aid package. Merit scholarships, state and federal grants vary based on GPA and financial situation. Merit Scholarships: $2,000 Pell Grant: 7,396 PA State Grant: $4,894 Stafford Loan: $5,500 You pay for the year: $3,768

Figures Based on 2024 - 2025 Academic Year