Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH · Public
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Kent State University at Kent admitted 86.3% of applicants university-wide (21,248 of 24,611).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 86.3% | 21,248 | 24,611 |
| In-state | 75.0% | 12,000 | 16,000 |
| Out-of-state | 83.3% | 2,500 | 3,000 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 500 | 1,000 |
| Men | 84.8% | 8,497 | 10,017 |
| Women | 87.4% | 12,751 | 14,594 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 21,248 admitted students, 4,304 enrolled (20.3% yield).
Kent State University at Kent Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1010–1240
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Kent State University at Kent Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $42,676/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $23,082 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,594 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $42,676/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,280 |
| $30k–48k | $15,718 |
| $48k–75k | $17,296 |
| $75k–110k | $23,685 |
| Over $110k | $26,278 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Flashes Go Further Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
Kent State University at Kent Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for Admission (Kent State or Common App)
- Official high school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (optional) (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application for Admission (Kent State or Common App)
- Official high school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (optional) (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Kent State University at Kent · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Kent State University at Kent requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $45,388
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 63.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 81%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,500
- At graduation
Kent State University at Kent · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #566
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (21%), Visual & performing arts (8%), Psychology (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 20:1 · 50% of class sections have under 20 students.
Kent State University at Kent Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.