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87% admitted · $13,462/yr after aid
Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,294
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $51,178
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Kent State University at Kent is a public college in Kent, OH with 19,320 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1099 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,294 per year ($15,853 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,178 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 22,365
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 19,379
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–630
200800
SAT Math500–610
200800
ACT Composite18–25
136
What Kent State University at Kent looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $31,458
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,628
- Out-of-state tuition
- $23,791
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,853
- $30–48k$15,786
- $48–75k$16,382
- $75–110k$22,661
- $110k+$26,449
Get a personal estimate with Kent State University at Kent's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $51,178
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 19,320
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White73%
- Hispanic5%
- Black10%
- Asian2%
Kent State University at Kent FAQ
What is Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate?+
Kent State University at Kent admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Kent State University at Kent?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1099.
What ACT score do you need for Kent State University at Kent?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.
Is Kent State University at Kent test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Kent State University at Kent?+
In Fall 2023, 22,365 students applied to Kent State University at Kent and 19,379 were admitted; 4,278 enrolled.
Does Kent State University at Kent consider legacy status?+
No. Kent State University at Kent reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Kent State University at Kent require an essay?+
Kent State University at Kent reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Kent State University at Kent cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $31,458 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,294.
What is Kent State University at Kent's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 203517 · How we use this data
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