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Kent State University At Kent
Kent,
OH
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate88%
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About Kent State
Kent State University is a public, state university in the suburb of Kent, Ohio. Kent State was founded in 1910. The college enrolls around 25,854 students per year, including 20,418 undergraduate students.
Kent State Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Kent State. Kent State admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 20,369 applications received in 2022, 17,929 students were offered admission.
| Kent State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 20% |
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Kent State University is located in the town of Kent, Ohio, near 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.
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College Info
Kent State Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Kent State is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Kent State is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Kent State SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
990 - 1210
Math SAT Range
500 - 600
Reading SAT Range
490 - 620
Kent State Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,550
In State$36,020
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$12,674
$22,144
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$12,676
$12,676
Books
$1,200
$1,200
Student Life
Wondering what life at Kent State is like? There are approximately 25,854 students enrolled at Kent State, including 20,418 undergraduate students and 5,436 graduate students. 87% percent of students attend school full-time, 84% percent are from OH and 16% percent of students are from other states.
87%
Full Time13%
Part Time84%
In State16%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
25,854
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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