Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 86%
Kent State University at Kent is a public university in Kent, Ohio. Kent State University at Kent enrolls 32,919 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 32,919 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 86% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $11,767 |
| Out-of-State | $20,880 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Kent State University at Kent, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Kent State University.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $26,007 | $35,120 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 435 | 118 | 5 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 271 | 84 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 358 | ||
| Public Health, General | 108 | 122 | 7 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 214 | ||
| Computer Science | 80 | 124 | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 145 | 9 | |
| Library and Information Science | 147 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 143 | 3 | |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 143 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 127 | 7 | |
| Communication, General | 124 | 2 | 0 |
| Architecture | 73 | 50 | |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 115 | 7 | |
| Accounting | 92 | 24 | |
| Finance, General | 115 | ||
| Business Analytics | 8 | 89 | |
| Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry | 98 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 86 | 7 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 90 | ||
| General Studies | 89 | ||
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 88 | ||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 55 | 27 | 2 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 71 | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 64 | 3 | 3 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 69 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 42 | 23 | |
| Journalism | 43 | 20 | |
| Interior Design | 62 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 52 | 8 | |
| Construction Engineering | 53 | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 33 | 19 | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 52 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 42 | 9 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 40 | 2 | 8 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 49 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 48 | 0 | |
| Education, General | 44 | ||
| Sociology, General | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 28 | 7 | |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 41 | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 9 | 29 | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | 29 | 0 |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 27 | 11 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 38 | ||
| History, General | 30 | 6 | 2 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 30 | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 25 | 1 | 8 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 34 | ||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 19 | 6 | |
| Data Science, General | 29 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 28 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 7 | 9 | |
| Physics, General | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Art Teacher Education | 19 | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 26 | 0 | |
| Epidemiology | 26 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 22 | 3 | |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 25 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 25 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | 9 | |
| Neuroscience | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| Public Administration | 23 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| Advertising | 21 | ||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 19 | ||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 17 | 4 | |
| Management Science | 0 | 20 | |
| Human Computer Interaction | 15 | 5 | |
| Educational Psychology | 20 | 0 | |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 20 | ||
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 18 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 19 | ||
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 19 | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| School Psychology | 18 | 0 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 16 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 17 | ||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 17 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 12 | 5 | |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| Geography | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 15 | ||
| Commercial Photography | 15 | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 0 | 10 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 13 | ||
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 13 | ||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 13 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | 7 | |
| Musical Theatre | 12 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | ||
| Biotechnology | 12 | ||
| Experimental Psychology | 11 | 1 | |
| Music Technology | 11 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 11 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 11 | 0 | |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 0 | 10 | |
| Music Performance, General | 10 | ||
| Audiology/Audiologist | 10 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 6 | 4 | |
| Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist | 9 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 0 | 9 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 9 | ||
| Long Term Care Administration/Management | 6 | ||
| Materials Science | 9 | 0 | |
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | 0 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 3 | 5 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 8 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 8 | ||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 7 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 0 | 6 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 6 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Knowledge Management | 5 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 | 1 | |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 | 4 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 4 | ||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 4 | ||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 0 | 4 | |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | 3 | |
| Transportation/Mobility Management | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Acting | 3 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 3 | 0 | |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | 0 | |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 1 | 1 | |
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 1 | 1 | |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Landscape Architecture | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 0 | 1 | |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 1 | ||
| Chemical Physics | 0 | 1 | |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Physiology, General | 0 | 1 | |
| Ecology | 0 | 1 | |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 1 | ||
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 1 | ||
| Latin Language and Literature | 0 | 1 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Conducting | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release