Kent State University at Kent
tuition & fees
$21,575
graduate tuition & fees
$23,352
acceptance rate
86%
Student Population
26,374
online students
4,457
Number of Programs
458
Financial Aid Amount
$9,894
SAT Scores
1,120
Graduation Rate
64%
Kent State University at Kent is a Public, 4 years college located in Kent, Ohio. Kent State University at Kent ranked 221st in National Universities and 16th in Ohio Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 26,374 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate is 86.34% last year (undergraduate school).
Kent State University at Kent is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Kent State University at Kent and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library, Kent, OH 44242-0001 |
| Phone | 330-672-3000 |
| WEB | www.kent.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.kent.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.kent.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.kent.edu/fbe-center/scholarships-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.kent.edu/fbe-center/calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.kent.edu/cavs |
| Disability Service | www.kent.edu/sas |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Kent State University at Kent is 86.34% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.26%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86.34 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.26 % |
Tuition & Fees
Kent State University at Kent's 2025 tuition & fees is $12,920 for Ohio residents and $21,575 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.33% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($20,880).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,483 for Ohio residents and $23,352 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Ohio Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $12,920 | $21,575 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,483 | $23,352 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 26,374 students have enrolled at Kent State University at Kent (2024-2025). Among them, 4,457 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Kent State University at Kent has 20,841 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 5,533 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 26,374 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 20,841 |
| Graduate Students | 5,533 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,457 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Kent State University at Kent offers 458 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 38 out of the 458 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Kent State University at Kent
| Number of programs | 458 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 38 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |