Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Former name
Keystone State Normal School (1866–1928)
Kutztown State Teacher's College (1928–1960)
Kutztown State College (1960–1983)
Motto"It's Good to be Golden."
TypePublic university
Established1866; 158 years ago (1866)
Parent institution
PASSHE
Academic affiliations
CONAHEC
Endowment$42.5 million (2021)[1]
PresidentKenneth Hawkinson[2]
Academic staff
552[3]
Administrative staff
563[3]
Undergraduates7,391[3]
Postgraduates918[3]
Location
Kutztown
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States
CampusRural, 326 acres (132 ha)
ColorsMaroon and gold[4]
   
NicknameGolden Bears
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – PSAC
Websitekutztown.edu

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (Kutztown University or KU) is a public university in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.[5]

Founded in 1866, Kutztown University began as the Keystone Normal School based out of the presently-named Old Main Building and specializing in teacher education; in 1928, its name was changed to Kutztown State Teachers College. The school eventually expanded its programs outside education to be christened Kutztown State College in 1960 and finally, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 1983.[6]

Between four undergraduate colleges and graduate studies, Kutztown University now offers programs in the liberal arts and sciences, the visual and performing arts, business, education, and certain graduate studies. Eight intercollegiate men's sports and thirteen women's sports compete within the NCAA Division II and the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2021 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY20 to FY21 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "Kenneth S. Hawkinson Named 12th President of Kutztown University". Kutztown University. March 17, 2015. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d "Kutztown University of Pennsylvania". Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Archived from the original on October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  4. ^ "Colors". Kutztown University. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  5. ^ "Institution Accreditation – Search". US Dept. of Education: Office of PostSecondary Education. Archived from the original on July 4, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2007.
  6. ^ "Kutztown University History". Kutztown University Website. Archived from the original on November 7, 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2015.