Kent State University at Kent Reviews and Ranking Awards

Kent, Ohio

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Kent State University is a large, public research university founded in 1910. It is located in Kent, Ohio, which is essentially a suburb between Akron and Cleveland. Students are within a day trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Lake Erie, or even Canada. At Kent State, students will encounter an environment that encourages innovation and independent thinking as a way to help education, research, and professions push boundaries.

At Kent State, 80% of the nearly 28,000 student body are undergraduates. Throughout the entire eight campuses, the system has nearly 40,000 students each year who represent almost 100 countries. Students have access to mentorship and internship opportunities with any number of the over 257,000 alumni across the globe.



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Overview of Kent State University at Kent


The school is home to 11 colleges featuring over 240 programs. Students have access to many institutes and centers that complement the overall academic experiences. The university also focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Kent State understands the essential lifelong pursuit of education in career advancement. As such, corporate services are also available through training and development.

A number of additional opportunities for personal, professional, and educational growth are also available in a variety of ways such as through on-campus employment, internships, over 400 student clubs, and organizations. Students will also have access to off-campus entertainment, cultural activities, dining options, and much more. You could also choose to join the more than 450 student athletes to participate in collegiate sports, within which 49 athletes have a 4.0 GPA and nearly 50% maintain a 3.4 GPA or higher.

General Information


School Type Public
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Campus Housing Yes
Student Faculty Ratio 20:1
Graduation Rate 62%
Year Founded 1910

Student Enrollment


Total Students27,716

Undergraduate
22,262
Graduate
5,454

Undergraduate Student

Male 8,460
8,460
Female 13,802
13,802

Graduate Student

Male 2,073
2,073
Female 3,381
3,381

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Admissions


APPLICATIONS16,308

Male 6,046
Female 10,262

ACCEPTANCE14,025

Male 5,079
Female 8,825

Acceptance Rate86%

Male 84%
Female 86%

Enrollment 4,348

Male 1,593
Female 2,755
Admissions
Application Fee $50
High School GPA Required
High School Rank NA
High School Transcripts Required
College Prep Courses Recommended
Recommendations NA
SAT/ACT Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended
Application Deadline May 1
Common Application Accepted Yes

Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


Because Kent State University is a public higher learning institution, the tuition for in-state students is significantly less than out-of-state tuition at rates of around $10,600 and $19,500, respectively. Unlike many large, public schools, the difference is slightly less than double rather than triple. This is a great financial advantage to out-of-state students in search of a quality education outside their state of residence.

It’s important to note that all students, regardless of state residence, will require additional finances to cover the basic cost of living, books, supplies, and miscellaneous course fees. These costs can add up to an additional $15,000. If a student has plans to take day trips, spend time off-campus, and participate in local events and entertainment, it’s best to plan on a larger budget. To help lower the average net price to $18,643, 96% of Kent State students accept financial assistance. The average net price is the remaining cost to the student after all of their financial aid has been applied.

Average net price 2018-2019
Net Price $18,643
Average Total Aid $8,176
Students Receiving Financial Aid 96%
Room & Board $11,706

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $10,602
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $19,478
  • Books and Supplies - $1,200
  • Room & Board - $11,706
  • Other - $3,162

Academics


One of the most appealing aspects of Kent State University is the many programs of study, which currently sits at over 340 programs from 11 colleges. Over 90 of these academic programs have a specialized accreditation. There are 166 active US research patents. The programs are also ripe with top rankings and awards, including in fashion, merchandising, podiatric medicine, architecture and environmental design, MBA, translation, and more.

To provide better educational opportunities and skill development, the university offers a wide array of centers and institutes including brain health, corporate and professional development, disability studies, entrepreneurship and business innovation, materials informatics, nuclear research, nursing research, journalism, teaching and learning, health preparedness, international and intercultural education, urban design, and many others. And students can choose from more than 200 study abroad programs in over 60 countries.

The four-year graduation rate is 51% and the six-year graduation rate is 61%. For a public university, the four-year rate is a bit higher than the national average and the six-year rate is a bit lower. The higher graduation rate in four years could be associated with the reasonable 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, as well as the large number of career pathways from which to choose. The same may be true for the respectable 81% retention rate.

Student Population Total


Student Population 27,716

Undergraduate
22,262
Graduate
5,454
Evening Classes : Yes
Online Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


All Business Majors 1,221 Total Graduates / 23%
Fashion Merchandising 297 Graduates
Business Administration and Management, General 294 Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 213 Graduates
Finance, General 130 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Program 793 Total Graduates / 15%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 482 Graduates
Public Health, General 165 Graduates
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 52 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 51 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts 343 Total Graduates / 6%
Fashion/Apparel Design 99 Graduates
Commercial and Advertising Art 77 Graduates
Fine/Studio Arts, General 42 Graduates
Interior Design 38 Graduates
All Psychology Majors 318 Total Graduates / 6%
Psychology, General 318 Graduates
All Biological & Biomedical Majors 236 Total Graduates / 4%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 136 Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology 52 Graduates
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 34 Graduates
Biotechnology 10 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 45%

Outcome & Salary


For all students, they can participate in career exploration and development. Within this sector, students can find on-campus employment, participate in career advisor sessions, and more. They can also find remote work opportunities, co-ops, internships, and full-time jobs. Internships are often offered from highly prestigious organizations including NASA, C-SPAN, New York Fashion, Walt Disney World, Porsche, and the National Park Service. Upon graduation, many alumni work in business, education, healthcare, and other in-demand fields.

Kent State students and alumni also have access to the Center for Corporate and Professional Development, as well as additional career services. This center offers specialized and custom training for professional development programs and certifications. It also offers on-site employee training. This center helps individuals in pursuit of higher-level degrees and current corporate employees receive necessary skill development and career advancement preparation.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $46,700
College Grads Average Salary $58,763
College Grads Mid Career Salary $84,400
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $587,630
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $1,431,630
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $74,572
10 Year Projected ROI $513,058
20 Year Projected ROI $1,357,058
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840