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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, a public university established in 1866, is located in Kutztown Pennsylvania. Nearly 10,000 part-time and full-time graduate and undergraduate students enroll at this university. The colleges under this university are:
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania sponsors many intercollegiate sports including football, field hockey, soccer, cross country, basketball, swimming, wrestling, bowling, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, and track & field, among others. The college nickname is the Golden Bears. Bill DeMott, former professional wrestler; Thomas Hylton, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist; Bruce Harper, former professional football player; and television personality Jane Treacy are among the notable alumni of the university.
Students attend Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania in Kutztown, PA, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, art studies, photography and commercial art, fine arts, and education and teaching.
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 10,295 students at Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania
15200 Kutztown Rd
Kutztown, PA 19530-0730
General Phone: (610) 683-4000
http://www.kutztown.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 438 | general studies, English, technical and business writing, speech and rhetoric, social services, history, political science, library science, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 361 | elementary school teaching, special ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching, reading teaching, secondary teaching, school counseling, instructional media design, education of speech impaired, ... |
| Business and Management | 268 | human resources, marketing, business management, accounting, finance, international business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 159 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 107 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 87 | art studies |
| Family and Social Work | 76 | social work, public administration |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 73 | commercial art |
| Media | 67 | digital communications |
| Science | 59 | biology, physics, chemistry, geology, oceanography, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Fine Arts | 53 | fine arts, crafts and folk art |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 42 | information technology |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 30 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | parks and recreation studies |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 10 | environmental science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,652 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 256 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 10,295 students (9,384 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 87% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania offers campus housing for 4,751 of its 9,384 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kutztown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,456 | 5,807 | 61% | 1,825 | 31% |
| Men | 3,908 | 2,349 | 60% | 784 | 33% |
| Women | 5,548 | 3,458 | 62% | 1,041 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,126 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,256 |
| Room and board | $ 7,330 |
| Room charge | $ 4,544 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,786 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332200)
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 125 | 96 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 74 | 61 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 42 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $97,330 | 34 | $96,086 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 61 | $77,416 | 46 | $75,608 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 92 | $56,422 | 85 | $57,827 |
| Instructor | academic year | 24 | $43,169 | 31 | $42,927 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 236 | $70,728 | 196 | $66,280 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 147 | 139 | 286 |
| Track | 24 | 35 | 59 |
| Football | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Basketball | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 88 | 129 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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