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Kent State University at Kent

Acceptance Rate 86.34 %
SAT Average 1,120
Tuition & Fees $21,575
($12,920)
Student Population 26,374
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,385

Academic Overview

Kent State University at Kent Campus, Kent, OH
Kent State University at Kent is a public, four-years institute located in Kent, Ohio. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $12,920 for Ohio residents and $21,575 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,483 for Ohio residents and $23,352 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 26,374 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 86.34% and the graduation rate is 64% last year.
The salary after graduation from Kent State University at Kent varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $42,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Kent State University at Kent's tuition & fees is $12,920 for Ohio residents and $21,575 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $12,483 for in-state students and $23,352 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,920$21,575
Graduate$12,483$23,352
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Kent State University at Kent. The acceptance rate of Kent State University at Kent is 86.34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.26%. The average graduation rate is 64% and the transfer-out rate is 17%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,385 and 78% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 26,374 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Kent State University at Kent is 86.34 %.
Acceptance Rate
86.34%
Graduation Rate for Kent State University at Kent is 64 %
Graduation Rate
64%
Transfer-out Rate for Kent State University at Kent is 17 %
Transfer-out Rate
17%
Retention Rate for Kent State University at Kent is 81 %
Retention Rate
81%
Student Population for Kent State University at Kent is 26,374
Student Population
26,374
Student to Faculty Ratio for Kent State University at Kent is 20 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,385 at Kent State University at Kent.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,385

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressExecutive Office, 2nd Floor Library, Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone330-672-3000
WEBwww.kent.edu/
Admissionwww.kent.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.kent.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.kent.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorwww.kent.edu/financialaid/calculator
Veterans Tuitionwww.kent.edu/cavs
Disability Servicewww.kent.edu/sas

Offered Degrees

Kent State University at Kent offers 458 major programs through online and on-site education where 38 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1321
Master's12413
Doctorate (Research)591
Doctorate (Practical)41
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate341
Less Than 1 Year Certificate262
1-2 Years Certificate30
Post-Bachelor's Certificate4114
Post-Master's Certificate355

Special Learning Opportunities

Kent State University at Kent offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:5,674)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,666)

Veterans Benefits

Kent State University at Kent has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔