Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public university and member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, founded in 1866 in Kutztown, a small borough in Berks County. Serving approximately 7,500 students, Kutztown is known for its strong programs in education, visual and performing arts, business, and communication. The Golden Bears compete in the PSAC, and the university's location in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country gives it a distinctive cultural character.
