Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Comprising four colleges - Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Visual and Performing Arts - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania offers a wide range of outstanding academic programs to prepare individuals for successful careers.

Located on 289 acres, the campus is adjacent to the Borough of Kutztown in Berks County, Pennsylvania. As of Fall 2016, enrollment at the university includes approximately 8,500 students from 29 states and 33 nations. About 44 percent of the undergraduates live in residence halls; the rest live at home or in nearby apartments. A well-rounded program of athletic, cultural, and social events and activities satisfies nearly every taste.

Ninety-three percent of our tenured/tenure track faculty have doctorates or terminal degrees. Kutztown boasts a favorable 18:1 student:faculty ratio. Kutztown University was founded in 1866 as Keystone Normal School. The school became Kutztown State Teachers College in 1928, Kutztown State College in 1960 and achieved university status in 1983.

Kutztown University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The Board of Governors oversees the State System which includes Pennsylvania's 14 public universities. The Council of Trustees is the local governing body for Kutztown University. The Officers of Administration for the university are the president and members of the president's cabinet.

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. Kutztown 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.

At Kutztown University, you will be part of a diverse, creative and vibrant learning environment that fosters a successful education at undergraduate and graduate levels. Students who have graduated from Kutztown are teachers, performers, artists, scientists and business leaders - just a few of the myriad careers in which KU alumni have made a difference.

Such great achievements by our students are possible through the work of our dedicated faculty and staff at Kutztown University. Our educational leaders provide students with additional assistance and helpful suggestions as well as possible research and internship opportunities, all while keeping their classrooms upbeat and academically stimulating.

Whether you find yourself in the College of Business, Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences or Visual and Performing Arts, you will experience a group of faculty that will tailor to your needs. With representations from nearly 50 states and countries, Kutztown celebrates diversity. We seek to provide a deeper understanding and respect of all people to our students both in and out of the classroom.

Creativity is an integral part of our academic life. Our College of Visual and Performing Arts is recognized for excellence. We house an on-campus gallery, located in the Sharadin Arts Building, displaying student, faculty and other work in a variety of mediums. We also have several student-run galleries - The Eckhaus, located on Main Street in downtown Kutztown, and the Brass Rail and Student Union Art Gallery, in the McFarland Student Union. With the success of our strong art programs, a creative culture radiates on campus. We encourage all students, art major or not, to tap into their innovative genius and express themselves through a multitude of unique opportunities that each student can experience here.

While studying at Kutztown, students will certainly benefit from the scenic, beautiful learning environment that surrounds them. From newly-renovated buildings to those with the oldest foundations, state-of-the-art design and natural beauty combine to make Kutztown the natural, attractive academic environment that it is. See for yourself by taking a virtual tour, or better yet - plan your visit to KU today.

At Kutztown University, four vibrant colleges offer you 160 major programs from which to choose. Couple your academic studies with an honors program or a study abroad opportunity, and you will learn ...to make a difference. Get started on your road to making a difference by choosing the undergraduate program or graduate program that is best for you.

Our close-knit, beautiful campus in Kutztown, Pa., provides the perfect backdrop for your academic success. While pursuing your chosen degree, be sure to take advantage of our award-winning campus and all the features that make Kutztown University such an outstanding college environment. With many academic and recreational options, KU is the perfect place to further your education whether you wish to pursue new interests or strengthen your skills. Additionally, the many independent decisions and choices students make serve as the foundation for a college filled with opportunity.

Our award-winning campus provides the perfect backdrop for success. Complete with modern labs, studios, living-learning communities, dining options and athletic/recreational facilities, KU provides students with an outstanding experience. Kutztown University sits on 289 acres and is a clean, green landscape strewn with the contrasting beauty of both vibrant blossoming nature and impressive bold architecture and facilities.

Our campus has received the GreenStar award for being one of the most beautifully-maintained college campuses in the nation. KU's Arboretum is a collection of various trees and shrubs planted across campus for the campus community and surrounding communities to enjoy.

Kutztown's diverse facilities offer significant opportunities for learning, collaborating and exploring. The Academic Forum, for example, houses classrooms and lecture halls as well as a bustling food court and student lounge. Beginning in 2016, our newly renovated eateries include all-you-care-to-eat and 24/7 dining as well as recreational activities, computers and interactive cooking stations. Other facilities, like the visually stunning Boehm Science Center, Sharadin Art Building and Schaeffer Auditorium, offer innovative lab spaces, student art galleries, new music practice, performance facilities, great study spots and more.

Roar at a football game. Volunteer at Designathon. Volunteer in the Science Olympiad. Eat day or night at the South Dining Hall. Make a splash at Bearfest. Sing with the Choral ensemble. March with KUMU. Join the rugby club. Kick back in the Golden Bear Village Apartments. No matter how you decide to get involved on campus, you’ll find life is better as a Golden Bear.