At a glance
Average net price
$20,787
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
63.7%
Admission rate
86%
Undergrad size
19,320
In-state tuition
$13,232
Out-of-state tuition
$23,082
Cost of attendance
$30,567
Median earnings (10y)
$45,388
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,099
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 80.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
27 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (23%), social sciences (21%), business (20%).
- STEM14%
- Health15%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services7%
- Business20.0%~3,870 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions15.0%~2,890 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,737 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education8.6%~1,654 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.5%~1,447 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication6.2%~1,190 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~951 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~576 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.9%~568 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~500 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~497 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering2.0%~390 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.0%~386 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation1.9%~371 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~325 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture1.6%~307 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.4%~265 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~218 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~218 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.1%~211 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~207 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~182 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~135 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~114 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.4%~85 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 1,004 | $57,586 | $26,250 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 696 | $26,258 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 531 | $39,013 | $26,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 511 | $35,399 | $26,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 471 | $36,188 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 370 | $29,304 | $26,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 331 | $40,576 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 328 | $30,737 | $25,937 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 314 | $87,715 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 292 | $30,380 | $28,884 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 288 | $30,631 | $26,000 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 288 | $37,436 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 273 | $45,393 | $25,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 272 | $26,413 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 227 | $28,805 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 222 | $47,664 | $24,119 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 220 | $30,834 | $26,750 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 207 | $36,445 | $31,963 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 199 | $49,867 | — |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 198 | $31,725 | $26,000 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 191 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 189 | $57,552 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 182 | $51,754 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 171 | $30,048 | $26,913 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 156 | $64,597 | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 155 | $28,853 | $30,782 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 146 | $21,769 | $21,500 |
| Architecture. | Master's | 145 | $51,020 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 144 | $23,648 | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 136 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 134 | $42,752 | $24,730 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 130 | $26,520 | $24,987 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 120 | $38,379 | $25,000 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 117 | $58,436 | $24,041 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 113 | $22,889 | $26,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 105 | $25,210 | $21,556 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 105 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 100 | $21,133 | $28,501 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 97 | $28,147 | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 94 | $35,909 | $25,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Kent State University at Kent
Kent State University at Kent is a very large institution located in Kent, Ohio, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 19,320 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Kent State University at Kent — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,787 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $13,232 for in-state students and $23,082 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,567 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 63.7%, a above-average completion outcome. 80.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,388 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Kent State University at Kent confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (23% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Kent State University at Kent accepts 86% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,099. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Kent, Ohio (suburb), Kent State University at Kent draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Kent State University at Kent
Q.How much does Kent State University at Kent cost?
The average net price at Kent State University at Kent is $20,787 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,567.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Kent State University at Kent?
Kent State University at Kent has a 6-year graduation rate of 63.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Kent State University at Kent?
Kent State University at Kent admits 86% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Kent State University at Kent graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Kent State University at Kent graduate earns $45,388 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Kent State University at Kent?
Published tuition is $13,232 in-state and $23,082 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Kent State University at Kent located?
Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, Ohio (ZIP 44242).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Kent State University at Kent at their official website.