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Kent State University at Kent

Kent State University at Kent is a large, public institution located in Kent, oh. Founded in 1910, Kent State University at Kent offers undergraduate degrees in 278 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 19,179 undergraduates
cost $11,373
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Admissions

Will I get into Kent State University at Kent? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 88.0%
SAT score average 1093
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.51
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Kent State University at Kent is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Other

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Design and Applied Arts
Public Health
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,373
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,676
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,514
Cost of attendance* $29,763
Financial aid package $13,623
Estimated cost $16,140 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,287
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,676
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $4,514
Cost of attendance* $38,677
Financial aid package $13,623
Estimated cost $25,054 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Kent State University at Kent has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,179, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

26,106

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
58%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
26%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Kent State University at Kent, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library, Kent, OH 44242-0001
phone 330-672-3000
address www.kent.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Kent State University at Kent to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Kent State University at Kent?

Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at Kent State University at Kent? 

The acceptance rate for Kent State University at Kent is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Kent State University at Kent?

The average high school GPA for Kent State University at Kent students was 3.51.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Kent State University at Kent?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Kent State University at Kent including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $119,052.

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