Kent State University- Kent Campus

Kent State University- Kent Campus is one of the leading colleges in Ohio with the acceptance rate of 87%. Deadlines for application are Regular - August 1 . For more information, call 330-672-2444 or send email at admissions@kent.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 19,881
    • Average HS GPA: 3.61
    • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 19% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 19% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 16% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 13% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 9% 2.50 - 2.99
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    500 - 610
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    500 - 600
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    19 - 25
  • Deadlines

    Regular
    August 1

Academics

  • Majors

    ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
    Architecture.
    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    African-American/Black Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biotechnology.
    Botany/Plant Biology.
    Neuroscience.
    Zoology/Animal Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Construction Management.
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
    Fashion Merchandising.
    Finance, General.
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
    Management Science.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Advertising.
    Communication, General.
    Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
    Journalism.
    Public Relations/Image Management.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Science.
    Computer Software and Media Applications.
    Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Chemistry Teacher Education.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Education, General.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Health Teacher Education.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching.
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Automation Engineer Technology/Technician.
    Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Engineering Technology, General.
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
    ENGINEERING.
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
    Industrial Engineering.
    Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Human Development and Family Studies, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    American Sign Language (ASL).
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Language Interpretation and Translation.
    Russian Language and Literature.
    Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist.
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
    Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist.
    Long Term Care Administration/Management.
    Public Health, General.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Applied Mathematics, General.
    Financial Mathematics.
    Mathematics, General.
    MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
    Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    International/Global Studies.
    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Studies.
    Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
    Geography.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
    Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Commercial and Advertising Art.
    Commercial Photography.
    Dance, General.
    Digital Arts.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Fashion/Apparel Design.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Interior Design.
    Music, General.
    Musical Theatre.
    Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate
  • Prominent Alumni

    Robert M. Johnson
    President and owner of the Johnson Group, Inc.
    Dennis Gonier
    CEO, TARP Worldwide
    Ron Kirk
    Former United States Trade Representative
    Deborah Crombie
    Novelist
    Catherine McLean
    Partner, Dewey Square Group, Washington DC
    Pamela Kay Bucy
    Prof of Law, Univ of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
    John Andersen
    Prof of Pediatrics at Southwestern Medical School

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Feb 1
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    N/A
    Required Fees
    N/A
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    N/A
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    N/A
    On-Campus Room and Board
    N/A
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    • Federal Nursing Loans
    • State Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 76/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    21133
    Foreign Countries Represented
    66
  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.98%
    • African-American 8.94%
    • Hispanic 4.15%
    • Caucasian 75.15%
    • Male 38%
    • Female 62%
    • Аre out of state 16

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    26%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 77/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Suburban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    339
    Number of Honor Societies
    20
    Number of Social Sororities
    11
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division I
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (8)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Wrestling
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (11)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Field Hockey
    • Golf
    • Gymnastics
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Health
    Womens Center
    Minority Support Groups: www.kent.edu/smc and https://www.kent.edu/diversity
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Experiential
    • Internship
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday through Friday, Select Saturdays
      • M-F 8:00-5:00, Sat 10 & 2
      • 330-672-2444
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: M-F 8:30-5:00, Select Saturdays 10:00 and 2:00
      • Average Length: 2 hours
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Not Available
      Times
      N/A