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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public
At a glance

86.3%

Acceptance rate

1,095

SAT Average

$19,614

Avg net price

19,134

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,095
SAT Reading/Writing510–630
SAT Math500–610
ACT Composite18–25
Degrees awarded
College athletics

NCAA program details

NCAA program

Kent State University

Primary division
Division I
Primary conference
Mid-American Conference
Projected sponsored sports19
BaseballField HockeyFootball — Bowl SubdivisionMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's Track, IndoorMen's Track, Outdoor

Athletic participation

478 unique student-athletes · 15 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Priority Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Rolling admission

No deadline

FAFSA due Oct 1 · FAFSA due Jan 15

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$13,054
Required fees
$178
Food and housing
$13,794
Books and supplies
$800
Other expenses
$4,790
Total
$32,616
Total by year
  1. $26,67019–20
  2. $28,01920–21
  3. $29,60021–22
  4. $30,85422–23
  5. $31,81823–24
  6. $32,61624–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $19,614 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation49%
6-year graduation65%
Retention rate79%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$45,388
Median debt$24,500
Campus
Enrollment19,134
Student-faculty ratio21:1
SettingSuburb