It is not competitive to get into Kent State University at Geauga. The university admitted 95% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 1,098 applications received in 2023, 1,045 students were offered admission.
If you are applying to Kent State University at Geauga, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
Students who submit their applications to Kent State University at Geauga for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than September 1.
The following is an overiew of some of Kent State University at Geauga's admissions stats.
Kent State University at Geauga 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 2.8 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 1.6% |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 10% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 49% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Kent State University at Geauga.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | No | – | – |
Regular Decision | Yes | 8 1 | September 1 |
Kent State University at Geauga does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
For applicants who are not residents of Ohio, getting into Kent State University at Geauga is not competitive.
It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.
Kent State University at Geauga has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.
What does Kent State University at Geauga consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
---|---|
Application Essay | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Academic GPA | Considered |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Considered |
Make sure to check with Kent State University at Geauga for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Kent State University at Geauga, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Kent State University at Geauga's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Written Essay or Personal Statement | – | – | – | – |
Interview | – | – | – | – |
Transcript(S) of College Record | – | – | – | – |
Standardized Test Scores | – | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | √ | – | – | – |
Students admitted to Kent State University at Geauga have an average unweighted GPA of 2.8.
Out of all students that were admitted, 52.3% submitted a class rank. At Kent State University at Geauga 1.6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 5.6% were in the top 25% and 25.6% were in the top 50%.
At Kent State University at Geauga, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | 2.52% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 5.04% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 4.62% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 6.3% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 7.98% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 30.25% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 25.21% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Kent State University at Geauga directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Kent State University at Geauga is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 10% of Kent State University at Geauga's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 49% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Kent State University at Geauga applicants, you should strive to score between 875 and 1030 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Kent State University at Geauga 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1030 and 25% of scored lower than 875, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Kent State University at Geauga students scored 538 or higher and 75% of students scored 413 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Kent State University at Geauga students scored 518 or higher, and 75% scored a 413 or higher.
To be most competitive at Kent State University at Geauga, you should strive to earn between 15 and 20 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Kent State University at Geauga's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.
A 15 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Kent State University at Geauga students. Only one out of every four students scored below 15.
For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Kent State University at Geauga. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Kent State University at Geauga during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Kent State University at Geauga?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Kent State University at Geauga.
Does Kent State University at Geauga accept transfer credits?
✅ Kent State University at Geauga accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Kent State University at Geauga accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Does Kent State University at Geauga accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Kent State University at Geauga accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Kent State University at Geauga?
❌ No, Kent State University at Geauga is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Kent State University at Geauga's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Kent State University at Geauga is 95%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Kent State University at Geauga?
❌ Kent State University at Geauga does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Kent State University at Geauga? Kent State University at Geauga is a open admission institution. The Kent State University at Geauga acceptance rate is 95%. This means that the institution accepts 95 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Kent State University at Geauga is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Kent State University at Geauga is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Composite SAT Range
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Kent State University at Geauga, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 2.85. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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