Kent State University at Kent campus

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Kent State Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 40%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of Kent State University at Kent students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 68% 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 higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Kent State University at Kent students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
37%
Women
63%
Enrollment by gender for Kent State University at Kent students
Gender Number of Students
Men
9,829
Women
16,545

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 20%

Kent State draws 80 percent of students from Ohio, 16 percent from other states, and 4 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Ohio, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Kent State University at Kent students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
80%
Out of State
16%
Foreign
4%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$59,479 per year

35% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

26,374
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 12.9%
Part-time undergraduates 17.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203517.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026