Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Step into a legacy of learning at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, a dynamic public institution rooted in a rich history of educational innovation. With its spirited motto, "It's Good to be Golden," Kutztown invites students to join a vibrant community dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth. From its humble beginnings as a normal school, Kutztown has evolved into a comprehensive university, consistently adapting to the educational needs of the region and beyond.

Established on September 15, 1866, as the Keystone State Normal School, Kutztown initially focused on preparing educators for a rapidly industrializing region. This foundational commitment to teaching excellence laid the groundwork for its future. By 1928, the institution earned the designation of Kutztown State Teacher's College, gaining the authority to confer bachelor's degrees and significantly expanding its academic offerings.

The university's scope broadened considerably in 1960, when it became Kutztown State College, embracing diversified goals to serve as "A center for learning for the best possible education of the youth of Pennsylvania in the arts and sciences and preparation of able and dedicated teachers." This pivotal shift solidified its role as a multifaceted educational hub. Today, as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania since July 1, 1983, it stands as a proud member of the State System of Higher Education, welcoming approximately 8,300 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students (as of Fall 2018) into a thriving academic environment.