Overview
Student Population
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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 16,308 prospective students applied, and 13,950 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,307 enrolled in the school. 21,700 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,422 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $10,602 plus fees of $0. Kent State is ranked 857 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Kent State University at Kent within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#857 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#328 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#41 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#84 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1230 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.31 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,162 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,670 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,162 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,546 |
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.