Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1910Large suburbSEVP certified

About

Kent State University (KSU) is a public research university in Kent, Ohio, United States. The university includes seven regional campuses in Northeast Ohio located in Ashtabula, Burton, East Liverpool, Jackson Township, New Philadelphia, Salem, and Warren, along with additional regional and international facilities in Cleveland, Independence, and Twinsburg, Ohio; New York City; and Florence, Italy. The university was established in 1910 as a normal school. The first classes were held in 1912 at various locations and in temporary buildings in Kent and the first buildings of the original campus opened the following year.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$23,791
Estimated total for international students: US$41,621
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$13,628
Total cost for in-state students: US$31,458

Net price calculatorkent.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 19,320
Graduate students: 5,533
International undergraduates: 4%
Students per teacher: 20 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 86%
SAT: Reading and writing 510–630 · Maths 500–610
ACT: 18–25

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 51%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$51,178

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (321)

Bachelor's degrees99 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAgricultural Business and ManagementAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesApplied MathematicsArchitectureArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiotechnologyBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems AnalysisComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction EngineeringConstruction ManagementCrafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and ArtisanryCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Computer InteractionHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInsuranceInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralZoology/Animal Biology

Master's degrees86 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAgriculture/Veterinary Preparatory ProgramsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction EngineeringConstruction ManagementCrafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and ArtisanryCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental DesignFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Computer InteractionHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPharmacology and ToxicologyPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageZoology/Animal Biology

Doctoral degrees42 subjects

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAnthropologyApplied MathematicsBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacology and ToxicologyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasZoology/Animal Biology

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects

Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMedicineRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degrees21 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer ProgrammingComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansFood Science and TechnologyForestryHuman Services, GeneralLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and TechnologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Undergraduate certificates35 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData AnalyticsData Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFood Science and TechnologyGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHospitality Administration/ManagementInternational and Comparative EducationInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Support ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Sciences, GeneralSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Graduate certificates35 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesArchitectureBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational and Comparative EducationJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Sciences, GeneralSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.