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Kent State University at Kent
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Range
990-1220
ACT Range
18-25
Student/Faculty Ratio
27:1
Total Enrollments
25,854
Total Cost
$39,960
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$19,046
Main Address
Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library
Kent, OH 44242-0001
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Rankings
Overall Scores
B+
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
B
Instructors & Faculty
B+
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(330) 672-3000
Website
www.kent.edu
Location
Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Setting
Large Suburb
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 25,854
Women 63%
Men 37%
Total Enrollments (2022) 25,854
White 73%
Black or African American 8%
International (Non-Citizen) 6%
Hispanic or Latino 4%
Multiracial 4%
Asian 2%
Unknown 2%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$12,304
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$21,410
Books
$1,200
On Campus Room & Board
$12,676

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 7,130
Bachelor's 73%
Master's 19%
Doctoral 5%
Certificate 3%
Total Awards (2022) 7,130
Healthcare 23%
Education and Liberal Arts 16%
Business 14%
Human and Social Sciences 14%
Art and Design 6%
Mathematics and Science 6%
Engineering 5%
Communication and Media 5%
Trades and Careers 4%
Legal and Law 3%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Program
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
 
 
 
Applied Behavior Analysis
 
 
 
 
Architecture
 
 
 
 
Business Administration And Management, General
 
 
 
 
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
 
 
 
 
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
 
 
 
 
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
 
 
 
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
 
 
 
Human-Centered Technology Design
 
 
 
 
Knowledge Management
 
 
 
Library And Information Science
 
 
 
 
Medical Informatics
 
 
 
Music Teacher Education
 
 
 
 
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
 
 
 
 
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
 
 
 
 
Public Administration
 
 
 
 
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
 
 
 
 
Transportation/Mobility Management
 
 
 
 
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing
 
 
 
 
Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Higher Learning Commission
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
  • Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
  • School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
  • Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
  • Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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4.066675 Based on 15 Reviews
Career Preparation
A-
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A
Activities and Groups
A-
Career Preparation

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3.8666666666667 Based on 7 Reviews
A- Excellent

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4 Based on 5 Reviews
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Questions & Answers
Question
Who are the notable alumni?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

Actor and comedian Arsenio Hall, “Funky Winkerbean” cartoonist Tom Batiuk, Broadway actress and singer Alice Ripley, and classical record producer Robert Woods all graduated from Kent State. The school also has seen its share of future sports greats, including legendary college football coach Lou Holtz, NFL linebacker James Harrison, and golfer Ben Curtis. Price is Right host Drew Carey, writer David Sedaris, and actor Michael Keaton all spent time at Kent but did not graduate.

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What is the campus setting like?
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Answered by: Universities.com

The main campus covers more than 860 acres on the banks of the Cuyahoga River in Kent, Ohio, about 40 miles south of Cleveland. A massive campus transformation effort in recent years has resulted in many new buildings, substantial facility upgrades, and more continuous green space in which students can casually hang out. The Kent Student Center remains at the heart of campus. Along with meeting and conference rooms, the popular building houses a bookstore, charging stations, and a cyber café. And rest assured, alumni, “The Nest” still contains rockers, soft couches, and beanbag chairs to chill on.

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What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

In line with its commitment to providing quality education throughout Ohio, Kent operates seven regional facilities in addition to the main campus. The institution also conducts a variety of online undergraduate programs designed to help healthcare professionals advance their careers, including an RN to BSN program for nurses. Other online offerings at the associate or bachelor level include computer technology, insurance studies, and environment management. Online graduate and certificate programs span many disciplines, from art education to geographic information science.

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What are the athletic highlights?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

The Kent State Golden Flash compete in NCAA Division I in the Mid-American Conference. The baseball team made its first trip to the College World Series tournament in 2012, while the football team received national attention by playing in the GoDaddy.com Bowl in 2013. The school takes particular pride in winning the Cartwright Award for excellence in athletics, academics, and citizenship. For the 2012-13 school year, 62 percent of Kent State student-athletes achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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What are the school's academic highlights?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

Enjoy watching an LCD television? You can thank Kent State, a leader in the field of liquid crystals. The university also holds the distinction of being the only school in Ohio with an air traffic control program. Its state-of-the-art simulation laboratory enables students to practice skills necessary for every phase of a flight, from takeoff through landing. Nationally, Kent receives high marks for its graduate programs in audiology and rehabilitation counseling.