Kent State University at Kent is a public 4-year college in Kent, Ohio with 19,320 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, costs an average of $20,294 a year after grants and graduates 51% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Kent State University at Kent acceptance rate and admissions
Kent State University at Kent admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
SAT total
1010 to 1240
4001600
ACT composite
18 to 25
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 510 to 630, math 500 to 610). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Kent State University at Kent application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants ($70 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Kent State University at Kent’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Kent State University at Kent tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$13,628
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$23,791
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$14,063
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$31,458
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$20,294
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $20,294 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,164 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Kent State University at Kent graduation rate, earnings and debt
51%finished within 6 years81%came back for year two34%get a Pell Grant
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $51,178 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $23,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Kent State University at Kent$51,178
Ohio median, public 4-year$56,258
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Kent State University at Kent$23,000
Ohio median$20,500
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 45% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Kent State University at Kent majors and what graduates earn
Kent State University at Kent awarded bachelor's degrees in 87 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($91,614).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Kent State University at Kent
113 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Trade and career programs at Kent State University at Kent
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
What is the acceptance rate at Kent State University at Kent?
Kent State University at Kent admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Kent State University at Kent cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $13,628 for in-state students and $23,791 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $20,294 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Kent State University at Kent?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 510 to 630 in reading and writing and 500 to 610 in math, and 18 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Kent State University at Kent test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Kent State University at Kent reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Kent State University at Kent?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Kent State University at Kent graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $51,178 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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