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Kent State University

Kent, OH

Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library, Kent, OH 44242

http://www.kent.edu

Kent State University is a public university in Kent, OH. The acceptance rate is 85%, making it not competitive. On our best overall colleges list, we've ranked it #508 in the US. It has a very big student body with full-time enrollment of 20,063 students. Kent State provides 92 majors across eight academic disciplines. The most highly demanded options are Nursing, Psychology, and Business, with 9% of graduates receiving a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. 10% of students either study Psychology or Business (5% each). If you hope to get a degree in public health or information technology while living in Ohio but don't have high test scores, Kent State is an incredible choice for you, because it ranks second in the state for both these subjects. In addition, Kent State University is the 3rd best big college in Ohio according to our analysis. For students who pay full freight, in-state tuition costs $9,796 a year, but for students living elsewhere, tuition costs $19,964. Before you decide against applying due to cost constraints, keep in mind that the vast majority of Kent State undergrads secures some scholarship or grant funding. 59% of Kent State University undergraduates stick it out to commencement day, equipped to start the following act in their lives: employment. On average, graduates go on to make an annual income of $31,000 a couple years after commencement. After another four years working, the graduate's average annual earnings grows 22.6% to $38,000; however, that is still 5.2% below the national median for individuals. Some of you might also like to find that over 1/2 of the students scored between 6 and 8 on the ACT writing segment. Also, the student to faculty ratio is 20:1. With regard to your personal finances, be aware that undergrads spend around $1,140 on books and supplies per year and the average amount of Pell grant aid awarded is $3,975. When rating its level of diversity, Kent State received a 9.53 out of 10 and when rating its teaching staff, Kent State received an 8.76 out of 10. With respect to life on campus, Kent State has numerous music clubs including Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Choral Groups. To wrap things up, the highest-earning 1/4th of graduates take home $54,400 or more, six years after graduation and one in four graduates rake in a starting salary of $19,000 or less.

Ratings

9.79

Party Scene

9.53

Location

9.01

Dorms

8.97

Campus Food

9.21

Student Life

8.24

Safety

Admissions

85%

Acceptance

SAT Score

1030-1210

ACT Score

20-25

Application Deadline:
May 1
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https://www.kent.edu/admissions
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Cost

Net Price:

$17,552/year

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Average Aid Awarded

$7,696/year

Students Recieving Financial Aid

96%

Academics

Professor Rating

8.76


20:1

Student Faculty Ratio
Graduation Rate

60%

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Student Faculty Ratio

20:1

Majors

Most Popular Majors

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Graduates by Major


Nursing

554

Psychology

322

Business

314

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

292

Communications

249

Criminal Justice and Safety Studies

217

Marketing

209

Biology

204

Value

In State Tuition
$10,312/year
Out of State Tuition
$19,014/year