Fast Facts

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, a member of the State System of Higher Education, was founded in 1866 as Keystone State Normal School, became Kutztown State Teachers College in 1928, Kutztown State College in 1960, and achieved university status in 1983. Today, Kutztown University is a modern, comprehensive institution. 

Accreditations

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Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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  • American Chemical Society (program approval)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Sport Management Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design
  • National Association of Schools of Music
  • National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education

Enrollment

  • 7,468 undergraduate and graduate students; 59% women/41% men
  • 34 states and 40 countries are represented; most students are from Pennsylvania
  • Average class size is 29

Retention and Graduation Rates

  • 1st-year retention rate: 77.8%
  • 4-year graduation rate: 44.0%
  • 6-year graduation rate: 54.0%

Academic Opportunities

Faculty

  • Teacher-scholars engaged in research, writing and consulting
  • 90% tenure and tenure-track faculty have their doctorate or terminal degree
  • Student/Faculty Ratio of 18:1

Academic Support Services

Featured Facilities

Alumni

  • 76,000 KU graduates can be found across the U.S. and beyond.

Housing, Dining Services and Residence Life

  • First-time undergraduate students are required to live on campus their first four semesters (excluding summer sessions) or until they have earned 60 credits for first year students and 48 credits for transfers.
  • First-year students are permitted to have a car on campus.
  • Residence facilities include traditional, suite-style, and apartment-style.
  • Residence halls are wired for TV; have wireless Internet access; and 24-hour desk.
  • Special Interest Housing communities connect academic learning with residence life. Past communities have included KUVA art, social work, Board of Governors scholars, transfer student, Honors Program, Stonewall community and more.
  • Two eateries include all-you-care-to-eat premium meals. In addition, there are three coffee shops (including Starbucks), a traditional-style cafeteria, snack bars and grills, and Chick-fil-A on campus.
  • Students living in traditional residence halls and suites are required to have one of the unlimited meal plans (MyTime Dining Diamond, Platinum, or Gold).

Student Life

  • McFarland Student Union acts as an alternate living room and home away from home with many areas for interaction. Amenities include TVs, study and interactive work spaces, meeting rooms, the Cub Café, Starbucks coffee shop, auditorium, computer lab, commuter lounge, radio station, Esports Arena, student organization offices, community outreach center, food pantry, credit union and the Campus Store.
  • LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, and Military and Veterans Services Center
  • More than 200 student organizations and clubs including civic engagement, diversified focus, faith-based, Greek life, media and publications, special interest, and visual and performing arts 
  • Musical entertainment, dances, lectures, comedy, excursions, and cultural events are planned throughout the year
  • Student Recreation Center houses a rock-climbing wall, provides fitness programs/equipment, racquetball courts, gymnasiums
  • 20 recreation and sports clubs, including two elite programs (women’s and men’s rugby)

Athletics

  • NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletics Conference (PSAC)
  • 9 men’s sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, swimming, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, wrestling 
  • 14 women’s sports: acrobatics and tumbling, basketball, bowling, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, volleyball
  • Athletic facilities include swimming pool, stadium, multipurpose field, fieldhouse, weight room, playing fields, tennis and basketball courts, indoor/outdoor track, cross country course

Financial Aid

  • More than 80% of students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, or campus employment. Kutztown awards scholarships based on academic merit. We review students for scholarships at the time of acceptance. Scholarships can be combined with need-based financial aid after filing the FAFSA for qualifying students.
  • Scholarships

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees