Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public · 19,320 undergraduates

Kent State University at Kent admitted 86% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1010–1240 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $20,294 a year. Within six years, 51% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
86%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1010–1240
ACT middle 50%
18–25

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$31,458 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$20,294 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$15,853 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$13,628 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$23,791 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
51%
Students who return for a second year
81%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$51,178 a year
Median debt at graduation
$23,000

Students

Undergraduates
19,320
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
34%
Student-faculty ratio
20 to 1
Campus setting
Suburb

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
21%
Health professions
14%
Visual and performing arts
8%
Psychology
8%
Education
8%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.