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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio

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Overview

Enrollment

26,597
Kent State University at Kent overview
Location Kent, Ohio
Online kent.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Kent State University at Kent overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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

4/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

1/10

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.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
Kent State University at Kent overview
SAT 1000/1210
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.61

Applications Accepted

87.3% 
Kent State University at Kent overview
Applications Due Aug 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Ohio Resident Tuition

$11,774
In State Costs for Kent State University at Kent
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

$20,650
Out of State Costs for Kent State University at Kent
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Kent State University at Kent students
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.