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Kent State University at Kent

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Kent, OH

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Located in Kent, OH, Kent State University at Kent is a public very large school with roughly 19,320 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 86% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $91,614/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate86%
SAT range1010–1240
ACT range18–25
Undergrads19,320
Yield (admits who enroll)24%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$30,567
4-year grad rate65%
Median earnings, 10yr out$45,388

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans50%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out47%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$59,299/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other$65,314/yr
Biology, General$56,502/yr
Zoology/Animal Biology$35,875/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Construction Management$89,959/yr
Accounting and Related Services$71,633/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$71,330/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$68,757/yr
Marketing$63,440/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,265/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$61,642/yr
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$61,055/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$56,143/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$60,218/yr
Journalism$49,842/yr
Communication and Media Studies$49,375/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$41,900/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$91,614/yr
Computer Systems Analysis$79,317/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$76,515/yr
Education
Education, General$46,646/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$44,283/yr
Special Education and Teaching$43,835/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,717/yr
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language$35,900/yr
Engineering
Industrial Engineering$72,958/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General$64,201/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$36,241/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$41,826/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
American Sign Language$42,488/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,263/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$67,676/yr
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$57,360/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$56,386/yr
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$56,183/yr
Public Health$54,544/yr
History
History$46,781/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$48,569/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Support Services$57,413/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$53,833/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$76,336/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$47,208/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$57,947/yr
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$43,686/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$65,810/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$46,171/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$42,328/yr
Social Sciences
Geography and Cartography$53,656/yr
Political Science and Government$52,423/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$51,747/yr
Anthropology$40,662/yr
Sociology$40,217/yr
Transportation and Materials Moving
Air Transportation$76,501/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$56,540/yr
Music$43,222/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$36,429/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$35,710/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity5,674
Typical room charge$7,010
Typical board charge$5,666

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate?

Kent State University at Kent in Kent, OH admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Kent State University at Kent?

Admitted students at Kent State University at Kent typically score between 1010–1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Kent State University at Kent?

Admitted students at Kent State University at Kent typically score between 18–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Kent State University at Kent cost?

Kent State University at Kent's total cost of attendance is reported at $30,567 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Kent State University at Kent?

Kent State University at Kent's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Kent State University at Kent require students to live on campus?

No -- Kent State University at Kent doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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