Kent State Admission Requirements

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Kent State Admission Overview

Kent State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Kent State admitted 86.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (A-) and SAT 1010-1240 / ACT 18-25. Kent State is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Kent State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Kent State Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

86.3%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The Kent State acceptance rate is 86.3%. Last year, 21,248 of 24,611 applicants were admitted. That is the 56th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Kent State and can you get accepted?

Kent State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Kent State University at Kent typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Kent State GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.61

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.61

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Kent State typically have around a 3.61 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Kent State is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

23% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #20 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Kent State University at Kent freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	22.55%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.86%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	19.23%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	15.97%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	13.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.36%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.83%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.2%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Kent State SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1010-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

17%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 510
Math 500
Composite 1010

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 630
Math 610
Composite 1240

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Kent State typically score around a 1130 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 64th percentile nationally. Kent State ranks #24 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1240

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Kent State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Kent State University at Kent
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1240+	Above 75th	>92%
1130 to 1240	Avg +	86%-92%
1010 to 1130	Avg -	76%-86%
Below 1010	Below mid-50	<76%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Kent State ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

43%

25th Percentile Scores

English 17
Math 17
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 25
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Kent State typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Kent State places #35 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Kent State without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Kent State University at Kent
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>93%
21 to 25	Avg +	86%-93%
18 to 21	Avg -	78%-86%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<78%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Kent State University at Kent admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	14,594	10,017	24,611
Accepted	12,751	8,497	21,248
Acceptance Rate	87%	85%	86%
Enrolled	2,750	1,554	4,304
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	18%	20%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kent State University at Kent and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kent State University at Kent application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kent State University at Kent is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Kent State University at Kent
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Kent State is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.61 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025