
Kent State University, Kent (KSU)
Kent, OHRegion: | Midwest |
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Setting: | Large Town Setting |
Type: | Public |
Affiliation: | Not applicable |
Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
Mascot: | Golden Flashes |
Nicknames: | Kent State, KSU |
Website: | www.kent.edu |
On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
Selectivity: | Selective |
In-State Tuition: | $9,672 |
Out-of-State Tuition: | $17,632 |
Retention Rate: | 77% |
Enrollment: | 33,819 |
Year Established: | 1910 |
About KSU
Kent State University is an established university in Kent, Ohio, that offers a wide range of academics and student life opportunities.
Undergraduate majors at Kent State include:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Communication Studies
- Modern and Classical Language Studies
- Psychology
- Theatre and Dance
- Visual Communication and Design
Kent State students also have access to courses at any of Kent State’s seven other campuses, which offer more than 300 academic programs combined.
Graduate programs and research opportunities are also available.
Student life at Kent State is also plentiful. Students may join one of more than 200 student clubs and organizations. There are also community service opportunities and recreational activities, among other things.
Freshmen admissions requirements include a minimum GPA of 2.5, a college prep curriculum and a minimum ACT score of 21 or combined critical reading and math SAT score of at least 980. Those who do not meet these requirements may, however, still be put on the waitlist and potentially gain admission to Kent.
Kent State offers need-based financial aid awards like Pell grants, state grants, work-study and loans. To apply for these sources of aid, applicants will need to fill out a FAFSA. Graduate students may apply for fellowships or assistantships.
KSU Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 7 Reviews
43% of students gave Kent State University, Kent 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Abbigail Wright Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
When it came to choosing a school, I knew Kent was right for me the second I walked on this campus. Its so beautiful, and the atmosphere is absolutely amazing! I know I made the right decision for me. Now that I have been studying here, I have seen how diverse this campus is, as well as experienced wonderful classes with fantastic professors.
Tom Beer Alumnus - Grad Year 1970
Was their during the Vietnam War and the killing in 1970. Other that that my experience was good.
KSU Map & Location
Kent State University, Kent
Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library
Kent, OH 44242
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Getting Around KSU
Walkability
Good walkability. We think you’ll enjoy walking in this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Kent, OH
KSU Students
Full-Time Undergrad Students | 25,787 |
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Freshman Class | 6,296 |
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 33,819 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 3%
- African American: 9%
- Caucasian: 81%
- Asian: 1%
- Unknown and Other: 5%
Latino | 3% |
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African American | 9% |
Caucasian | 81% |
Asian | 1% |
Unknown and Other | 5% |
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