Colleges Near Kent

Colleges and universities near me in the Kent, Ohio area

There 60 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 158,690 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Ohio with a population of 28,904, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Kent. Driving time to these schools from Kent should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland which is ranked #49 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Kent State University at Kent enrolling 26,106 students. In terms of affordability, Stark State College in North Canton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,036 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Kent.
Kent, OH within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Kent State University at Kent
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Kent, OH

Kent State University at Kent

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 26,106enrollment
  • $20,333net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1230SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

1 miles from Kent

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National College Stow
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Stow, Ohio
 

National College Stow

Private 2 Year

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  • 198enrollment
  • $19,577net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Kent

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Fortis College Ravenna
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Ravenna, OH
 

Fortis College Ravenna

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Kent

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Fortis College Cuyahoga Falls
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Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
 

Fortis College Cuyahoga Falls

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 582enrollment
  • $21,979net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Kent

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University of Akron Main Campus
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Akron, OH

University of Akron Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 13,518enrollment
  • $15,292net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 950-1190SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

9 miles from Kent

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Herzing University Akron Campus
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Akron, OH
 

Herzing University Akron Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 381enrollment
  • $20,429net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Kent

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Brown Mackie College Akron
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Akron, OH
 

Brown Mackie College Akron

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 152enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Kent

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Hiram College
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Hiram, OH

Hiram College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,011enrollment
  • $21,362net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

16 miles from Kent

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Ohio College of Massotherapy Inc
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Akron, OH
 

Ohio College of Massotherapy Inc

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 63enrollment
  • $20,006net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Kent

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Stautzenberger College Brecksville
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Brecksville, OH
 

Stautzenberger College Brecksville

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 98enrollment
  • $18,242net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Kent

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Kent State University at Stark
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Canton, OH
 

Kent State University at Stark

Public 4 Year

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  • 3,433enrollment
  • $10,977net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

20 miles from Kent

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Stark State College
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North Canton, OH
 

Stark State College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,616enrollment
  • $6,740net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.93Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

20 miles from Kent

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Walsh University
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North Canton, OH
 

Walsh University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,160enrollment
  • $21,009net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1056-1215SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

19 miles from Kent

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Vatterott College Cleveland
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Broadview Heights, OH
 

Vatterott College Cleveland

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 117enrollment
  • $19,146net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

19 miles from Kent

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University of Mount Union
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Alliance, OH

University of Mount Union

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,169enrollment
  • $22,835net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1290SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.33Estimated Avg GPA

21 miles from Kent

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Brown Mackie College North Canton
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Canton, OH
 

Brown Mackie College North Canton

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 323enrollment
  • $19,107net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Kent

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Miami Jacobs Career College
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Independence, OH
 

Miami Jacobs Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12enrollment
  • $22,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

23 miles from Kent

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Malone University
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Canton, OH
 

Malone University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,205enrollment
  • $23,362net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 885-1236SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

22 miles from Kent

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Stark State College and is 19.7 miles from Kent. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Stark State College are $4,670 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Stark State College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.