Overview

From undergraduate research opportunities and trips to marine environments surrounding the Chincoteague Bay Field Station to a strong science community and faculty-student mentoring, our marine science degree offers a hands-on, lab and field-based education unlike other land-locked marine science programs.

Why Earn a Marine Science Degree in Pennsylvania?

You might be wondering why you should apply to Kutztown University for a marine science degree since we’re in a land-locked state. Well, unlike many schools located along the coast, KU’s marine science degree is solely focused on undergraduate education.

In fact, the Marine Science program of Kutztown University is one of the few schools in the country (only one of two in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education) that offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Science.

All our marine science classes and labs are taught by experienced professors, and all our research opportunities, paid lab technician and research assistant positions, go to our undergraduate students.

As a student, you'll be immersed in the hands-on learning environmental of the Chincoteague Bay Field Station (CBFS).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Marine Geology

Oceanography

Physical Oceanography

Marine Biology

General Chemistry

Geographic Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00 , National

More details

Those with long visa wait-times may want to apply by May 1 for Fall and by Oct. 1 for Spring.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kutztown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the Kutztown Application (Recommended) or apply through the Common Application.

Pay the $35 USD Application Fee in the application portal

Submit Proof of English Proficiency.

Send an official high school transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. High school transcripts must be sent directly from the high school. GED results must be sent directly from the Department of Education.

You have the option to submit SAT or ACT scores. KU is currently test-optional.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12590 USD / year

≈ 12590 USD / year
Out-of-State

12590 USD / year

≈ 12590 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Additional Details

Reduced Rate non residents students only-$8,285

Living costs

Kutztown

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why Earn a Marine Science Degree in Pennsylvania?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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