Kutztown University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1866 and is located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

History of the school

The school was originally a basic normal school named Keystone State Normal School. In 1928, it was renamed Kutztown State Teachers College. In 1960, it expanded its teaching scope to become a comprehensive school and was renamed Kutztown State College. In 1983, it was officially renamed Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

School size

Number of students: In the fall of 2018, the school had a total of about 8,300 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students. Students came from 26 states and 51 countries in the United States. Among them, international students accounted for a relatively small proportion, and the teacher-student ratio was about 1:20.

Campus area: The campus covers an area of ​​326 acres and is located in the Pennsylvania Dutch community with beautiful pastoral scenery. It is adjacent to the town of Kutztown and is surrounded by many large and small shops to meet the various needs of students.

College settings

Undergraduate College: It has 4 The undergraduate colleges include the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Visual and Performing Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

School of Business: offers undergraduate majors such as accounting, finance, management, and marketing, as well as master's programs such as art education, electronic media, and computer science.

School of Education: offers undergraduate majors such as education, as well as graduate training programs such as primary education and secondary education.

School of Visual and Performing Arts: offers undergraduate majors such as communication design, music, music education, and drama, as well as related master's programs.

College of Arts and Sciences: covers undergraduate majors such as anthropology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, information technology, crime and trial, English, environmental science, geography, mathematics, physics, political science, psychology, and sociology.

Graduate Education: In addition to the master's programs of the above colleges, it also includes graduate training programs such as business management, consulting, library science, industrial technology, professional science, public administration, and social work.

Teaching Facilities

The school has built many new teaching facilities, such as a science center with modern laboratories and advanced research equipment, a high-tech academic forum building, etc., in 2000 After the year, new buildings such as the Saladin Art Building and Schaefer Auditorium were built.

Kutztown University also has an observatory and a 30-acre ecological area to support environmental research in the College of Arts and Sciences and independent research projects of teachers.

Campus Life

School Sports Teams: There are 23 varsity sports in the intercollegiate sports program, including baseball, basketball, cross-country, rugby, football, swimming, tennis, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, wrestling, bowling, hockey, golf, lacrosse, softball, volleyball, etc.

Student Dormitories: The school has 16 student dormitories, with co-ed and male/female independent dormitories. The dormitories all provide shared resources such as lounge areas, entertainment areas, study areas, laundry facilities and kitchens.

Leisure and Entertainment: The Leisure and Entertainment Services Department is committed to promoting academic success, strengthening physical fitness, promoting personal development, and helping students integrate into campus community life, providing students with a variety of opportunities to participate in activities.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate: Application fee of US$35, transcripts and diplomas are required, TOEFL 79 points, IELTS 6.5 points, proof of funds and a copy of your passport.

Master: Application fee of US$35, transcript, diploma, TOEFL score of 79, IELTS score of 6.5, GRE/GMAT score, three letters of recommendation and a copy of your passport.

Tuition and Scholarships

Undergraduate tuition: $14,510, living expenses $10,046.

Master's tuition: $11,146, living expenses $9,616.

Scholarships: The school will provide students with certain scholarships and grants to help them reduce their financial burden. The specific types of scholarships and application conditions can be found on the school's official website.