Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Kent State University at Kent reported a 86.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Kent State University at Kent is a public 4-year institution in Kent, OH, with an SAT reference of 1120 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $20,787 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

86.6%

22,365 applicants

SAT reference

1120

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,787

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Kent State University at Kent

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)100011201240
ACT (composite, 1–36)182125

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

64.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

80.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

19,320

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Kent State University at Kent, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,280
$30,001 – $48,000$15,718
$48,001 – $75,000$17,296
$75,001 – $110,000$23,685
$110,000+$26,278

Top Majors at Kent State University at Kent

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing883
Health Professions662
Visual & Performing Arts413
Education379
Psychology344
Communication & Journalism283
Biological & Biomedical Sciences226
Parks, Recreation & Fitness137
Social Sciences135
Computer & Information Sciences119

Financial Aid at Kent State University at Kent

About Kent State University at Kent

Official website: https://www.kent.edu/

Admissions: https://www.kent.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Kent State University at Kent

What is the acceptance rate at Kent State University at Kent?

Kent State University at Kent reported a 87% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 22,365. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Kent State University at Kent?

The historical 87% acceptance rate suggests Kent State University at Kent was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Kent State University at Kent?

The imported historical records for Kent State University at Kent include an SAT reference value of 1120 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Kent State University at Kent?

The stored historical average net price at Kent State University at Kent is $20,787 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $9,888 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Kent State University at Kent?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Kent State University at Kent is 65%. its stored first-year retention rate is 81%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Kent State University at Kent test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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

Kent State University at Kent's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Kent State University at Kent's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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