Kent State University
Kent, OH. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Kent, OH · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 19,320 |
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 990–1220 · 20% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 980–1210 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 18–25 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 65% |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 19:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $30,567 in-state · $40,417 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $50 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Health professions & nursing, Education, Visual & performing arts, Communications.
Kent State University campus map
On campus
Schoonover Stadium, Kent State Honors College, College of Sciences and Humanities, Kent State Universtiy College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability, and Technology, The David and Peggy Edmonds Baseball and Softball Training Facility, Kent State College of Public Health, University College, College of Nursing, Kent State College of Education.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Mamacitas, Taco Bell, Five Guys, Chipotle, Dunkin', Hungry Howie's
- Coffee: Starbucks, Katie's Korner Ice Cream, Bent Tree Coffee Roasters
- Nightlife: Rockne's, Bar Lucci, Guaca-Mole's Mexican Grill & Cantina
- Shops: The Exchange, Last Exit Books of Kent, Gabe's
- Museums and culture: Luther House, Kent Recreation Center, Christian Life Center
- Groceries: Acme Fresh Market, Discount Drug Mart (Closed)
- Parks: Chadwick Park, Highland Park, Artemis Drive Park, Chase Park
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