Kent State University

If you are applying to Kent State, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the application fee is $50.

Students who submit their applications to Kent State for fall should hear back from Kent State by September 1.

Kent State Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Kent State's admissions stats.

Kent State 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15.27%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	18%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	66%
Waitlist	No

Kent State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Kent State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Want to Apply Early to Kent State?

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Kent State does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Is Kent State Difficult To Get Into?

Kent State is a moderately difficult school to get into. Kent State evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Kent State accepted 87% of all applicants, around 17,359 from the 19,881 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Kent State, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to architecture, teacher education, fashion design and fashion merchandising, interior design, nursing, 6-year medical programs is program very difficult.

Transferring to Kent State University

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Kent State

Kent State has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Kent State Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Kent State

Curious about the factors that are considered by Kent State 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Kent State for more information on admission factors.

Kent State Application Requirements

To apply to Kent State, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Kent State'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
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Kent State?

Students admitted to Kent State have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 53.21% submitted a class rank. At Kent State 15.27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 42.97% were in the top 25% and 79.81% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Kent State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	22.55%
3.75 and 3.99	18.86%
3.50 and 3.74	19.23%
3.25 and 3.49	15.97%
3.00 and 3.24	13%
2.50 and 2.9	9.36%
2.00 and 2.49	0.83%

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 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.

Standardized Test Scores

Kent State considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Kent State 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, 18% of Kent State's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 66% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Kent State?

To be competitive with other Kent State applicants, you should strive to score between 1000 and 1200 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Kent State 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1200 and 25% of scored lower than 1000, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Kent State students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 500 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Kent State students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 500 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Kent State?

To be most competitive at Kent State, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Kent State's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Kent State students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Kent State University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Kent State. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Kent State during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Kent State Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Kent State?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Kent State.

Does Kent State accept transfer credits?

✅ Kent State accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Kent State accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Kent State accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Kent State accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Kent State?

❌ No, Kent State 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 may want to send 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's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Kent State is 87%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Kent State?

❌ Kent State does not offer early decision.

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