Kent State University

Kent State University is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Kent, Ohio. Kent State was founded in 1910 and now enrolls around 27,019 students a year, including 21,621 undergrads. Kent State provides on-campus housing for up to 5,898 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Kent State! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Kent State's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Kent State students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Kent State has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Kent State has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Kent State on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Kent State on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! May 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by September 1.

Is Kent State a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Kent State offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Kent State Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Kent State. Around 84% of applicants get into Kent State each year. Last year, 18,085 students applied to Kent State and 15,269 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Kent State

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Kent State, around 81% return for their sophomore year. Around 64% of students who started at Kent State earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Kent State Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 17% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Kent State grads is $44,984 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Kent State's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $129.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $9,122 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Kent State

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Kent State meets 59.3% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Kent State full-time are awarded $11,916 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $31,665 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Kent State. Based on this information, how does Kent State sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Kent State a good school for you?

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Where is Kent State?

Kent State is located in the suburban setting of Kent, Ohio, less than an hour from Cleveland and Akron and Canton.

If you want to see Kent State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 76 to Kent, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Akron-Canton.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Kent State and Kent are like without leaving home.

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