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Kent State University

Kent, OH

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Very Large • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $19K
  • SAT Range
    1000–1210
  • Graduation Rate
    67%

Kent State University is a very large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a large town in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

From the Institution

Kent State University is the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report. Kent State also holds the esteemed distinction of being one of only five institutions in Ohio to be recognized as an R1 top-tier research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center and academic sites in locations around the globe - such as New York City; Florence, Italy; and Curitiba, Brazil - Kent State is one of Ohio's leading public universities and a major educational, economic and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Ohio region it has served since 1910. Kent State is a national leader in award-winning student support services to graduate students. The student body comprises more than 33,000 students, including about 1,650 international students from nearly 100 countries, and the worldwide alumni family exceeds 268,000. The university offers more than 350 undergraduate programs of study and more than 200 master's and doctoral programs of study. The addition of new learning environments from the sciences to the arts and the development of exciting new academic programs characterize Kent State's focus on transformational educational experiences. Kent State is home to the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, the most comprehensive research and educational center in the field of liquid crystals. Its applications of breakthrough findings have made an impact on the world, from liquid crystal display televisions to computer monitors to electronic devices. Kent State's Brain Health Research Institute is committed to improving our understanding of brain function in health, disease and repair. The institute's mission includes the development of new approaches aimed at understanding an array of neurological disorders. The university's Design Innovation Initiative reaches across academic fields to create interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving - embracing the art, science and business of design and empowering students with the creative-thinking skills required to succeed and excel. The university's location in Kent, Ohio, combines a friendly, small-town ambiance with proximity to metropolitan centers.

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College Board Code
1367
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

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