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Kent State University

#6 in Top Public Universities in Ohio
  • 4 Year
  • Kent, OH
  • 4,380 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      A-
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      A-
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
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    Kent State is an above-average public university located in Kent, Ohio in the Cleveland Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 19,108 undergraduate students. The Kent State acceptance rate is 88%. Popular majors include Nursing, Psychology, and Business. Graduating 58% of students, Kent State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,000.
    About Kent State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-American Conference
    Address
    Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library
    Kent, OH 44242
    Website
    kent.edu
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    Kent State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    88%
    Application Deadline
    May 1
    SAT Range
    1040-1220
    ACT Range
    21-25
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,156/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,306/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    77%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.284 responses
    63%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.321 responses
    52%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.320 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      550 Graduates
    • Psychology
      305 Graduates
    • Business
      302 Graduates
    • Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
      286 Graduates
    • Communications
      284 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      207 Graduates
    • Human Development
      188 Graduates
    • Public Health
      183 Graduates
    • Biology
      163 Graduates
    • Marketing
      160 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    19,108Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    4,070
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    32%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 215 responses
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    • It really depends, we have a wide variety
      42%
    • Typical students work hard but have fun, too.
      33%
    • The school is so big I couldn't generalize.
      12%
    • The typical student is hard working and dedicated.
      6%
    • Artistic community with a variety of students
      3%
    • Lazy
      2%
    • Diverse
      1%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    55%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.379 responses
    Poll
    51%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.426 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 222 responses
    Report
    • Best time of my life
      23%
    • Good
      19%
    • Interesting
      19%
    • Fun
      14%
    • Expensive
      7%
    • Stressful
      5%
    • Family Atmoshpere
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $38,000/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    58%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
    86%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.189 responses
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    Kent State University Reviews

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    Kent State has a beautiful campus and is located right outside of Akron. The dorm rooms are by far my favorite part of the campus, with microwaves and fridges along with air conditioned rooms. The scenery is beautiful, and the campus isn’t flat, there are lots of hills unlike Toledo or Bowling Green. There is a great dining plan, with a Starbucks and lots of other food options. There are many sororities and fraternities to choose from, tons of majors, clubs and organizations! There truly is something for everyone. Kent state also is one of the safest, if not the most, safe campus in Ohio!
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    Kent State is an excellent school to be apart of. However as someone that has been at Kent State since 2015, lots of big changes are starting to occur on campus from meal plan to rearrangement of financial aid. As a science major, a lot of renovations have taken place on campus especially in the science mall with the renovation of Cunningham Hall to the addition of the ISB building in 2018! The student life is wonderful for the vast majority of the time! There's alot of opportunities available for leadership growth and personal growth as well! I had the opportunity to be involved in alot of those leadership roles from a vice president of an org to a panalist member!
    Kent State is a great school with a great learning environment! The campus is large but, pretty easily navigated with plenty of great spots to hang out with friends or study. There are plenty of activities always going on around campus so there are always opportunities for fun or to get involved. Overall, Kent State is a great place to prepare yourself for the future and spend your college years!