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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Suburb · 19,320 students
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$20,787
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
65%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$45,388
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
86%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Kent State University is a major public research institution recognized internationally for its top-ranked School of Fashion Design and Merchandising, alongside standout programs in aeronautics, nursing, and materials science. Students enjoy a spirited, community-oriented campus culture set in a classic Midwestern college town, supported by NCAA Division I Golden Flashes athletics and a thriving arts and music scene. The university distinctly sets itself apart through global study hubs in locations like Florence and New York City, as well as a historic legacy of civic engagement anchored by its May 4, 1970 Memorial and Visitors Center.

Location
Kent, OH, 44242-0001 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
CLE · Cleveland
32 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$13,232$23,082
Housing & food (on campus)$13,794$13,794
Books & supplies$800$800
Cost of attendance$30,567$44,870
Average net price$20,787Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$23,082
In-state: $13,232
Housing & food (on campus)$13,794
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$44,870
In-state: $30,567
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $20,787
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.kent.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Kent State University at Kent’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$24,300
Housing$8,690
Food$5,690
Books & supplies$800
Personal expenses$2,334
Transportation$2,620
Total published by the school$44,870
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,280
$30–48k
$15,718
$48–75k
$17,296
$75–110k
$23,685
$110k+
$26,278
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$6,592
Share of first-years who get one31%
Source: Kent State University at Kent's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
65%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
49%
Back for yr 2
81%
Transferred
9%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
67% graduated · 11% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 21% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,179
10 yrs after entry$45,388
Debt
Median at graduation$24,500
Monthly payment$260
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$29k
90th percentile$42,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1099
R 510–630 · M 500–610
ACT midpoint
22
Comp 18–25 · E 17–25 · M 17–25
SAT middle 50%: 1010–1240
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
20 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$50,411
Independent
19%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
5%
Black
10%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,179
After 10 yrs
$45,388
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing471
Psychology, General353
Design and Applied Arts261
Business Administration, Management and Operations255
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations232
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods192
Marketing157
Criminal Justice and Corrections155
Communication and Media Studies129
Biology, General129
Finance and Financial Management Services129
Public Health126
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities114
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness104
Accounting and Related Services98
Architecture94
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$202M
Full-time faculty
61%
Faculty salary
$10,622/mo
Teaching spend
$10,496
per student
Federal loans
50%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$61M research spending · 162 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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