Overview

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 and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, NCATE, CSWE, NCACE, NASM, and NASAD.

Additionally, KU has received candidacy approval from AACSB. utztown University aspires to be a regional center of excellence providing opportunities for advanced academic, cultural, and public service experiences, within a caring community, designed to promote success in a global society. Kutztown University’s mission is to provide a high quality education at the undergraduate and graduate levels in order to prepare students to meet lifelong intellectual, ethical, social, and career challenges.

Location & Facilities

Kutztown University of Pennysylvania PO Box – 730 , Kutztown , Pennysylvania 19530 (610) 683-4000, TDD (610) 683-1315 or (610) 683-4499

Wireless campus with gallery, planetarium, observatory, TV production facilities, radio station, more than 50 computer labs containing 2,000 PC's/Mac's, cartography lab, smart classrooms, curriculum materials center, Ronald R. Rhein Environmental Study Area, Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Wallops Island marine science consortium facility in Virginia.

Kutztown is a small borough rich in history. Located in the beautiful rural Pennsylvania Dutch land of Berks County, Kutztown provides students and visitors wonderful festivals to enjoy, trails to hike, ample stores and shops, and so much more.

Student Services & Campus Life consists of a variety of departments with one common goal to engage students and inspire leadership as we help create an unforgettable collegiate experience! Student Services & Campus Life embraces its role as a full partner in the educational mission of the University. All programs are provided within a student-oriented environment, and we collaborate with all facets of the University and the local community to allow a truly integrated experience.

List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College

• College of Business


• College of Education


• College of Liberal Arts and Science


• College and Visual and Performing Arts

Courses Offered

Scholarships

Please be aware that scholarships are only for undergraduate students entering during the fall semester. To apply for an International scholarship, pease complete the International Scholarship Application and submit it to the Office of International Programs.

Academic Excellence Scholarship (Full tuition*/year)

Academic Achievement Scholarship ($8,000/year)

International Diversity Scholarship ($6,000/year)

Intake

Jan and September

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