Kent State University
Kent, OH. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Kent, OH · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 19,320 |
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 990–1220 · 20% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 980–1210 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 18–25 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 65% |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 19:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $30,567 in-state · $40,417 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $50 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Health professions & nursing, Education, Visual & performing arts, Communications.
Strongest majors at Kent State University
- Math & statistics at Kent State University: #359 of 697 schools, score 47/100, about 29 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Kent State University: #369 of 668 schools, score 56/100, about 400 graduates a year
- Languages at Kent State University: #343 of 586 schools, score 47/100, about 44 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Kent State University: #381 of 650 schools, score 48/100, about 998 graduates a year
- Chemistry & biochem at Kent State University: #430 of 689 schools, score 44/100, about 25 graduates a year
- History at Kent State University: #460 of 692 schools, score 40/100, about 35 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Kent State University: #363 of 543 schools, score 51/100, about 723 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Kent State University: #397 of 592 schools, score 48/100, about 294 graduates a year
Kent State University campus map
On campus
Schoonover Stadium, Kent State Honors College, College of Sciences and Humanities, Kent State Universtiy College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability, and Technology, The David and Peggy Edmonds Baseball and Softball Training Facility, Kent State College of Public Health, University College, College of Nursing, Kent State College of Education.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Mamacitas, Taco Bell, Five Guys, Chipotle, Dunkin', Hungry Howie's
- Coffee: Starbucks, Katie's Korner Ice Cream, Bent Tree Coffee Roasters
- Nightlife: Rockne's, Bar Lucci, Guaca-Mole's Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Shops: The Exchange, Last Exit Books of Kent, Gabe's
- Museums and culture: Luther House, Kent Recreation Center, Christian Life Center
- Groceries: Acme Fresh Market, Discount Drug Mart (Closed)
- Parks: Chadwick Park, Highland Park, Artemis Drive Park, Chase Park
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