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QS Rank:

1001

Kent State University

Ohio

United States

Overview

Kent State University is the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report. Kent State also holds the esteemed distinction of being one of only five institutions in Ohio to be recognized as an R1 top-tier research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center and academic sites in locations around the globe - such as New York City; Florence, Italy; and Curitiba, Brazil - Kent State is one of Ohio's leading public universities and a major educational, economic and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Ohio region it has served since 1910. Kent State is a national leader in award-winning student support services to graduate students. The student body comprises more than 33,000 students, including about 1,650 international students from nearly 100 countries, and the worldwide alumni family exceeds 268,000. The university offers more than 350 undergraduate programs of study and more than 200 master's and doctoral programs of study. The addition of new learning environments from the sciences to the arts and the development of exciting new academic programs characterize Kent State's focus on transformational educational experiences. Kent State is home to the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, the most comprehensive research and educational center in the field of liquid crystals. Its applications of breakthrough findings have made an impact on the world, from liquid crystal display televisions to computer monitors to electronic devices. Kent State's Brain Health Research Institute is committed to improving our understanding of brain function in health, disease and repair. The institute's mission includes the development of new approaches aimed at understanding an array of neurological disorders. The university's Design Innovation Initiative reaches across academic fields to create interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving - embracing the art, science and business of design and empowering students with the creative-thinking skills required to succeed and excel. The university's location in Kent, Ohio, combines a friendly, small-town ambiance with proximity to metropolitan centers.

Location

800 E Summit St, Kent, Ohio, 44242

Website

https://apply.kent.edu/apply/

Total Cost

$23,591

Median Salary

$40,509

Ranking

#683

US World and News Report

#1001

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

86.33%

Yield Rate

20.25%

SAT range

1020-1230

ACT range

18-25

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$23,591

In State Cost

$13,446

Out of State Cost

$23,591

In State Tuition Fees

$13,446

Room And Board

$13,920

Living Cost

$20,730

Average Total Aid Awarded

$15,635

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Scholarship

58.37% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $15,635.

Scholarships

Global Scholarship (USD 9,650) - For incoming international undergraduate students, renewable with full-time enrollment and good academic standing. Range: $4,300 to $15,000 annually.; Honors Scholarship (USD 9,500) - For new freshmen admitted to the Honors College, based on GPA. Range: $2,000 to $17,000 annually.; Polatajko Family Scholarship (USD 1,000) - For undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Non-renewable.; CCI Dean's Scholarship - Need-based scholarship for admitted Kent State undergraduates in the School of Visual Communication Design and other CCI schools. Requires a completed FAFSA.; Wallace J. Hagedorn Photography Scholarship (USD 200,000) - Awarded by the School of Media and Journalism and the School of Visual Communication Design to photography students. Up to $200,000 annually.; Richard Sweet Memorial Scholarship in Art (USD 920) - For graduates of Portage County, Ohio, high schools pursuing a BA or BFA in Design or Photography/Fine Art, with a 3.0 GPA or higher and a portfolio.; Flashes Go Further Scholarship - Offers tuition-free education.; Automatic Merit Scholarship Consideration - First-year students admitted for Fall 2026 by February 1, 2026, are automatically considered for merit scholarships from the Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid.