Kent State University at Kent

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Kent, OH
5.0 1 review

#8 Best Public Universities in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

26,374

Location Kent, Ohio
Website kent.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

Kent State is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Kent State University at Kent within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1240
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/25
GPA 3.61

Acceptance Rate

86.3%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 20.3%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Ohio Resident Tuition

$13,232

Out of State Resident Tuition

$23,082

Breakdown

Tuition $13,232
Books and Supplies $800
Other Fees $178
Room and Board $13,794
Budget for Other Expenses $4,790
Total One Year Cost $32,794

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Student 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 majors at Kent State University at Kent are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 21% of students major in Business, 14% in Health Professions, and 10% in Education.