Overview
Enrollment
Kent State University's main campus occupies 866 acres in Kent, Ohio, located 40 miles southeast of Cleveland in the state's northeastern region. The public research institution, founded in 1910 as a teacher training school, has evolved into a major state university with a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The campus features a mix of modern and traditional brick buildings, including the landmark University Library and the May 4 Memorial, which commemorates the events of 1970. Kent State is known for its programs in fashion design, architecture, journalism, and aeronautics, while maintaining strong liberal arts and sciences curricula. The university provides on-campus housing through its residence hall system, which accommodates a significant portion of its undergraduate population, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Golden Flashes.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Kent State is rated within the lower 38% 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 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#839 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#316 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Ohio
#85 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1220 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Ohio Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $160 |
| Room and Board | $12,676 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,514 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,854 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $160 |
| Room and Board | $12,676 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,514 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,960 |
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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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2024