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Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OHPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Kent State University at Kent is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Kent, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 19.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
19.3K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading510 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 25
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,373
Earnings 5yr: $137,517
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,198
Earnings 5yr: $98,947
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,464
Earnings 5yr: $113,089
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,959
Earnings 5yr: $75,683
Debt: $24,041
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,732
Earnings 5yr: $96,226
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,606
Earnings 5yr: $68,525
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,014
Earnings 5yr: $86,024
Debt: N/A
Journalism.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,464
Earnings 5yr: $71,715
Debt: N/A
Computer Systems Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,317
Earnings 5yr: $84,968
Debt: $25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,263
Earnings 5yr: $70,845
Debt: $26,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,515
Earnings 5yr: $62,175
Debt: $25,000
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,501
Earnings 5yr: $78,760
Debt: $24,730
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,296
Earnings 5yr: $67,883
Debt: $31,000
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,958
Earnings 5yr: $76,477
Debt: $29,000
Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,894
Earnings 5yr: $68,448
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,633
Earnings 5yr: $72,738
Debt: $24,119
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,330
Earnings 5yr: $74,512
Debt: $25,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $70,411
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,757
Earnings 5yr: $65,906
Debt: $25,000
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,320
Earnings 5yr: $60,397
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,787
In-State Tuition$13,232
Out-of-State Tuition$23,082
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
50%
Take Loans
47%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$40,179
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,388
Completion Signals
64%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$64,075
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