Kent State University at Kent
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2.02.53.03.54.0
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Class Rank
Top tenth (18.7%)
Top 11%–25% (25.9%)
Top 26%–50% (34.9%)
Bottom 26%–50% (18.3%)
Bottom quarter (2.2%)
High School GPA
4.0 (25.3%)
3.75–3.99 (18.8%)
3.50–3.74 (17.6%)
3.25–3.49 (15.2%)
3.00–3.24 (13%)
2.50–2.99 (9.1%)
2.00–2.49 (0.9%)
1.00–1.99 (0.2%)
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Rigor of secondary school record | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| Application Essay | Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Considered |
| Class rank | Not Considered |
Non-academic
| Interview | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| First generation | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Geographical residence | Not Considered |
| State residency | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
In-State Tuition: $12,846
In-State Cost of Attendance: $29,345
Out-of-State Tuition: $22,316
Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $38,815
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 2,560
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $12,634
Students with non-need merit aid: 1,248
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $6,592
Student Debt
Median total debt: $17,500
Students with federal loans: 49.9%
Students with Pell grants: 27.4%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $40,674
After 5 years: $53,321
Majors(91 programs)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(476 graduates)
- Psychology, General.(345 graduates)
- Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.(309 graduates)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations.(285 graduates)
- Design and Applied Arts.(234 graduates)
- Marketing.(216 graduates)
- Communication and Media Studies.(198 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.(181 graduates)
- Public Health.(181 graduates)
- Criminal Justice and Corrections.(178 graduates)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.(140 graduates)
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness.(140 graduates)
- Biology, General.(134 graduates)
- Accounting and Related Services.(125 graduates)
- Finance and Financial Management Services.(116 graduates)
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.(112 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.(109 graduates)
- Education, General.(95 graduates)
- Architecture.(89 graduates)
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.(80 graduates)
- Construction Management.(77 graduates)
- Computer Science.(76 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(72 graduates)
- English Language and Literature, General.(70 graduates)
- Air Transportation.(68 graduates)
- Industrial Engineering.(65 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(65 graduates)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.(64 graduates)
- Journalism.(63 graduates)
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.(58 graduates)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.(57 graduates)
- Zoology/Animal Biology.(50 graduates)
- Hospitality Administration/Management.(49 graduates)
- Special Education and Teaching.(46 graduates)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(43 graduates)
- Sociology.(43 graduates)
- History.(43 graduates)
- Chemistry.(39 graduates)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.(37 graduates)
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.(37 graduates)
- Computer Systems Analysis.(36 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(35 graduates)
- Human Resources Management and Services.(34 graduates)
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(31 graduates)
- Economics.(28 graduates)
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.(28 graduates)
- Mathematics.(26 graduates)
- Legal Support Services.(25 graduates)
- Anthropology.(25 graduates)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.(24 graduates)
- American Sign Language.(22 graduates)
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.(19 graduates)
- Music.(18 graduates)
- International Relations and National Security Studies.(17 graduates)
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.(12 graduates)
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.(12 graduates)
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.(12 graduates)
- Biotechnology.(11 graduates)
- Applied Mathematics.(11 graduates)
- Geography and Cartography.(11 graduates)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.(11 graduates)
- Dance.(9 graduates)
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(8 graduates)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(8 graduates)
- Philosophy.(7 graduates)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.(7 graduates)
- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.(6 graduates)
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.(4 graduates)
- Botany/Plant Biology.(4 graduates)
- International/Global Studies.(4 graduates)
- Physics.(4 graduates)
- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(3 graduates)
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(3 graduates)
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(2 graduates)
- Engineering Technology, General.(2 graduates)
- Business/Managerial Economics.(2 graduates)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.(1 graduates)
- Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.(1 graduates)
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.(1 graduates)
- Agricultural Business and Management.
- Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
- Area Studies.
- Computer Software and Media Applications.
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
- Visual and Performing Arts, General.
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
- Insurance.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,134 students
Admission Rate: 86.7%
Retention Rate: 78.8%
Graduation Rate: 65.5%
Student Demographics
White (74.6%)
Hispanic (4.5%)
Black (9.1%)
Asian (2.3%)
Two or More (4.1%)
International (3.2%)
Gender Distribution
Men (37.9%)
Women (62.1%)