Fast Facts about Kutztown University - Kutztown University Academics Admissions Affordability Life at KU About KU Jump to Navigation Jump to Navigation Contact Kutztown University 15200 Kutztown Rd. Kutztown, PA 19530 webmaster@kutztown.edu 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 Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education 1007 N. Orange St. 4th Floor, MB #166 Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: 267-284-5011 E-mail: info@msche.org Spanish: españolinfo@msche.org 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 7,367 undergraduate and graduate students; 59% women/41% men 35 states and 42 countries are represented; most students are from Pennsylvania Average class size is 29 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 Student/faculty research , leading to conference presentations and publications Honors Program Internships Independent study Special Interest Housing International exchange and study abroad Experiential learning Winter Online and Summer Sessions Early College Academy for high school students 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 Act 101 Career Development Center Student Success Network Disability Services Office My Place (Enhanced Services for Students on the Autism Spectrum) PROFS (Providing Resources and Opportunities for Future Standouts Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence TRIO program Tutoring Services Veterans Services Center Writing Center Featured Facilities Rohrbach Library is a full-service library offering computer labs, study spaces, research services and access to more than 100 databases and 1.3 million total print and electronic volumes. The library is also the location of STEAMworks, a makerspace lab offering a range of services from lamination to 3D printing. Art galleries and studios Botanical Research Center with climate-controlled greenhouse Esports arena Geographic Information System (GIS) labs The Living Classroom, an ecosystem for research, teaching and learning A machine shop for physics and engineering Music performance facilities, including the Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research Planetarium and Carlson R. Chambliss Astronomical Observatory Public Relations lab (The Agency) Regenerative Organic Agriculture Field Lab for environmental science program at Rodale Institute Scanning Electron Microscope lab Social Media Analytics Strategic Hub (SMASH) The Technology & Prototyping (TAP) Lab for physics engineering TV production facilities KUR Radio station Chincoteague Bay Field Station in Virginia Environmental study area Ecoplot Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center Frederick Douglass Institute KU Small Business Development Center Students and faculty provide clients with no cost assistance for financial projections, business and strategic planning, marketing research, digital media services and international trade. The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (PASBDC) 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 justice, 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 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, 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 19 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