Overview
Enrollment
Located in Kent, Ohio, Kent State University at Kent is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 19,881 prospective students applied, and 17,359 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,050 enrolled in the school. 19,946 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,651 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,774 plus fees of $160. Kent State is ranked 796 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Kent State is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Kent State University at Kent within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#796 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#306 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#83 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1210 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $160 |
| Room and Board | $12,446 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,020 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,600 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $160 |
| Room and Board | $12,446 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,020 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,476 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Education | 10% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203517 IPEDS survey data for Kent State University at Kent.
Current students may use the Kent State University at Kent GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.