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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio 44242-0001

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Known for business

Kent State University at Kent is a public institution in Kent with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1095, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 19.1K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,388 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,614.

Established
1910
Mascot
Flash the Golden Eagle
Type
Public research university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level with football
Division
Division I
87%Acceptance
1095SAT Avg
19,134Students
21:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$45,388Earnings 10yr
$19,614Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Kent State University at Kent Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1095

Reading & WritingMid: 555
500620
MathMid: 550
500610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1095

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,846
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,316
Room & Board$13,040
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$29,345
Average Net Price$19,614
Median Debt at Graduation$24,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$260

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,912
$30–48K$15,386
$48–75K$16,772
$75–110K$21,202
$110K+$25,263

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,614

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

136

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (278)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
19,134
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 9%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.5%
Freshman Retention78.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,179
8 Years$43,003
10 Years$45,388

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,100
Men
$49,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#232
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#296

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Golden Flashes

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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