Kent State University at Kent
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 19,320 students.
About This School
Kent State University at Kent is a public institution located in Kent, Ohio with approximately 19,320 undergraduate students enrolled. Kent State University at Kent has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,787 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $42,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 87% acceptance rate makes this an accessible option, and the $17,500 median debt at graduation is genuinely reasonable, but a 65% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students who start don't finish — worth asking why. Median earnings of $42,400 a decade out are modest, so students should think carefully about their intended major and career path before assuming the degree will pay off quickly. Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, large public university in Ohio and have a clear plan, but the retention and graduation numbers suggest this school works better for some students than others.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (19,320 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Kent State University at Kent
Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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