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

  • Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation

  • Commission on Sport Management Accreditation

  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET

  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

  • 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

  • 7,367 undergraduate and graduate students*

  • 60% women/40% men

  • 38 states and 44 countries are represented; most students are from Pennsylvania

  • Average class size is 25

Retention and Graduation Rates

  • 1st-year retention rate: 81.56%*

  • 4-year graduation rate: 48.62%*

  • 6-year graduation rate: 54.0%*

Academic Opportunities

    • 130+ academic areas of study

    • Accelerated programs and pathways to advanced degrees

    • Non-credit courses and certificates

    • Student/faculty research, leading to conference presentations and publications

    • Honors Program

Faculty

  • Teacher-scholars engaged in research, writing, consulting and creative practice

  • 90% tenure and tenure-track faculty have their doctorate or terminal degree*

  • Student/Faculty Ratio of 18:1*

Academic Support Services

Featured Facilities

Alumni

  • 78,000 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 justice, Board of Governors scholars, transfer student, Honors Program, Stonewall community, Ed House 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 study and interactive work spaces, meeting rooms, the Cub Café, Starbucks coffee shop, Alumni auditorium, computer lab, commuter lounge, radio station, Esports Arena, student organization offices, community outreach center, food pantry and the Campus Store.

  • LGBTQ+ Resource Center, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, and Military and Veterans Services Center

  • Approximately 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, 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

  • 22 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 and talent. We offer multiple opportunities to apply for scholarships both at the time of acceptance as well as throughout the scholarship period which runs from November through March of each year.

  • 84% of accepted students have been offered merit scholarships. Scholarships can be combined with need-based financial aid after filing the FAFSA for qualifying students. Kutztown University Financial Aid Services also offers financial literacy workshops each semester for students to learn about budgeting, savings, and loan borrowing, among other financial matters, to prepare students to be fiscally responsible individuals.

  • Scholarships

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

*indicates 2025 data, 2026 numbers will be available in fall semester.