Overview
Student Population
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 18,085 prospective students applied, and 15,269 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,870 enrolled in the school. 20,194 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,628 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $11,009 plus fees of $0. Kent State is ranked 708 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Kent State is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Kent State University at Kent within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#708 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#276 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#81 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1210 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.45 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $12,084 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,726 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,019 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $12,084 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,726 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,895 |
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% |
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.