Kent State University at Kent: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #456 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #166 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #143 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #64 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 189 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 20,485
- Graduates
- 5,621
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.kent.edu
Kent State University at Kent Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Kent State University at Kent has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 85% | 88% |
| Applicants | 22,365 | 8,947 | 13,418 |
| Admissions | 19,379 | 7,590 | 11,789 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,225 | 1,559 | 2,666 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 53 | 25 | 28 |
11,860 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,423 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
752 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kent State University at Kent are 1000-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,172 or 51%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Kent State University at Kent are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 18595 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2148 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2076 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 1103 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 965 (4%) |
| Asian | 653 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 516 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,888
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,674 | $12,483 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,674 | $12,483 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,144 | $23,352 |
| Fee in-district | $172 | |
| Fee in-state | $172 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $172 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,674 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,736 |
| Room charge | $7,940 |
| Meal charge | $5,796 |
Kent State University at Kent majors
Kent State University at Kent has granted 4,576 bachelor's degrees across 102 programs, 1,562 master's across 86 programs, and 287 doctorate degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kent State University at Kent.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 471 | 157 | 17 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 253 | 82 | 7 |
| Psychology, General | 337 | ||
| Public Health, General | 126 | 124 | 12 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 232 | ||
| Architecture | 94 | 96 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 144 | 17 | |
| Computer Science | 79 | 76 | 2 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 154 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 136 | 17 | |
| Library and Information Science | 146 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 127 | 5 | |
| Communication, General | 129 | 3 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 73 | 48 | 10 |
| Finance, General | 122 | ||
| Accounting | 95 | 18 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 102 | 8 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 97 | 10 | |
| General Studies | 107 | ||
| Podiatric Medicine & Podiatry | 100 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 47 | 37 | 2 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 82 | 2 | |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 81 | ||
| Education, General | 74 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 61 | 4 | 5 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 70 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 42 | 28 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 67 | ||
| Management Science | 5 | 60 | |
| Journalism | 45 | 18 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 62 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 46 | 11 | |
| Construction Management, General | 52 | 4 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 56 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 44 | 11 | |
| Interior Design | 53 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | 39 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 46 | 1 | 2 |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 43 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 25 | 6 | 10 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 40 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 36 | ||
| History, General | 31 | 4 | |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 9 | 22 | 2 |
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 18 | 14 | |
| Environmental Studies | 31 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 21 | 10 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22 | 8 | |
| Sociology, General | 20 | 2 | 8 |
| Advertising | 29 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 20 | 5 | 4 |
| Public Administration | 27 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 21 | 5 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 26 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | 7 | 12 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 17 | 6 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 23 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 23 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 22 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 18 | 3 | |
| Educational Psychology | 17 | 4 | |
| Neuroscience | 17 | 4 | |
| School Psychology | 20 | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 20 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 11 | 8 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 19 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Experimental Psychology | 11 | 6 | |
| Musical Theatre | 17 | ||
| Geography | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 16 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | 6 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | 6 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 15 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 15 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 15 | ||
| Music, General | 15 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 15 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 14 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 8 | 6 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Epidemiology | 12 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 10 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 8 | 3 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 11 | ||
| Biotechnology | 10 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 10 | ||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 10 | ||
| Commercial Photography | 9 | ||
| Music Technology | 9 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | ||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | 1 | |
| Dance, General | 8 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 4 | 4 | |
| Medical Informatics | 8 | ||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 7 | ||
| Botany & Plant Biology | 7 | ||
| Cell & Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | 7 | ||
| Chemical Physics | 7 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 7 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | 5 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | 2 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 6 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 6 | ||
| Transportation & Mobility Management | 6 | ||
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 5 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 4 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | ||
| Data Science, General | 4 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 2 | 2 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Long Term Care Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 | 3 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| Ecology | 3 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Kinesiotherapy & Kinesiotherapist | 3 | ||
| Knowledge Management | 3 | ||
| Latin Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Materials Science | 3 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 3 | ||
| Conducting | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 2 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 2 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 1 | ||
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Pharmacology | 1 | ||
| Physical and Biological Anthropology | 1 | ||
| Physiology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,576 | 1,562 | 287 |
Kent State University at Kent has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 60% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kent State University at Kent is a world-class research university with 40,726 scientific papers published and 1,079,792 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Psychology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 413 | 4046 |
| 1993 | 456 | 4108 |
| 1994 | 454 | 4589 |
| 1995 | 459 | 4842 |
| 1996 | 463 | 5351 |
| 1997 | 568 | 5989 |
| 1998 | 578 | 6720 |
| 1999 | 550 | 7271 |
| 2000 | 552 | 8394 |
| 2001 | 635 | 8835 |
| 2002 | 691 | 10196 |
| 2003 | 675 | 12303 |
| 2004 | 722 | 13697 |
| 2005 | 804 | 16240 |
| 2006 | 834 | 17652 |
| 2007 | 956 | 20105 |
| 2008 | 1134 | 21626 |
| 2009 | 1231 | 26414 |
| 2010 | 1144 | 28890 |
| 2011 | 1501 | 32030 |
| 2012 | 1309 | 35072 |
| 2013 | 1426 | 38906 |
| 2014 | 1595 | 43444 |
| 2015 | 1906 | 47579 |
| 2016 | 1697 | 50162 |
| 2017 | 1734 | 53825 |
| 2018 | 1704 | 57860 |
| 2019 | 1494 | 64100 |
| 2020 | 1505 | 72437 |
| 2021 | 1413 | 78995 |
| 2022 | 1328 | 76854 |
| 2023 | 1389 | 76935 |
| 2024 | 1121 | 73394 |
Kent State University at Kent alumni
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Michael Keaton
- Occupations
- film directorsingerdub actorcharacter actorvoice actor
- Biography
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Michael John Douglas, known professionally as Michael Keaton, is an American actor and former stand-up comedian. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award. In 2016, he was named Officer of Order of Arts and Letters in France.
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Steve Harvey
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actortelevision producerfilm producervoice actor
- Biography
-
Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. is an American comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer. He hosts The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, Family Feud Africa, and the arbitration-based court comedy Judge Steve Harvey, and formerly hosted the Miss Universe competition. His accomplishments include seven Daytime Emmy Awards, two Marconi Awards, and fourteen NAACP Image Awards.
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Nick Saban
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Nicholas Lou Saban Jr. is an American sportscaster and former professional and college football coach. He serves as an analyst for ESPN's College GameDay, a television program covering college football. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest football coaches of all time. Saban served as head coach of the National Football League (NFL)'s Miami Dolphins and at four universities: the University of Toledo, Michigan State University, Louisiana State University (LSU), and most famously the University of Alabama, where he last coached from 2007 to 2023 and led the team to six national championships in nine championship appearances during that period.
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Joe Walsh
- Occupations
- musiciancomposerrecord producerguitaristsongwriter
- Biography
-
Joseph Fidler Walsh is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Best known as a member of the rock band Eagles, his five-decade career includes solo work and stints in other bands: James Gang, Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, and New Zealand's Herbs. He was part of the supergroup The Best and had success as a solo artist and prolific session musician, appearing on other artists' recordings. In 2011, Rolling Stone ranked him No. 54 on its list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
General info
| Alternative names | KSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 |
| Motto | Excellence in Action |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,369 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library Kent, Ohio, 44242-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 3306723000 |