A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Kent State are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 71% more female students than male students enrolled at Kent State University at Kent with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Kent State has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,548
|
| Women |
16,306
|
Kent State serves a very low number of students outside of Ohio, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203517 IPEDS survey data for Kent State University at Kent.