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Kent State University at Kent
Admission at Kent State University at Kent is close to open (86.3%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $45,388 median earnings below before the application.
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Kent State University at Kent occupies suburban Kent, OH — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $91,614 four years out. 28.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 19,320 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1000 and 1230 — below the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Kent State University at Kent's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Kent State University at Kent received 22,365 applications and admitted 19,379 (86.6%), with 4,278 enrolling.
Kent State University at Kent is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1000–1230 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Kent State University at Kent's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Kent State University at Kent compares
| Kent State University at Kent | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.3% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,232 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,388 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
At $45,388, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,356). Look at Kent State University at Kent's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $13,232 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $23,082. For non-residents, Kent State University at Kent's $23,082 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Kent State University at Kent is a big school: 19,320 undergraduates at last count.
63.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Kent State University at Kent tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Kent State University at Kent
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $91,614 |
| Construction Management | $89,959 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $79,317 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,263 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $76,515 |
| Air Transportation | $76,501 |
| Mathematics | $76,336 |
| Industrial Engineering | $72,958 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,633 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $71,330 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $68,757 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $67,676 |
| Chemistry | $65,810 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $65,314 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | $64,201 |
| Marketing | $63,440 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,265 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $61,642 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $61,055 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $60,218 |
| Architecture | $59,299 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,947 |
| Legal Support Services | $57,413 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $57,360 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $56,540 |
| Biology, General | $56,502 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,386 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $56,183 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $56,143 |
| Public Health | $54,544 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,833 |
| Geography and Cartography | $53,656 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,423 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $51,747 |
| Journalism | $49,842 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,375 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,569 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,208 |
| History | $46,781 |
| Education, General | $46,646 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $46,171 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,283 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $43,835 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $43,686 |
| Music | $43,222 |
| American Sign Language | $42,488 |
| Psychology, General | $42,328 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $41,900 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $41,826 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,717 |
| Anthropology | $40,662 |
| Sociology | $40,217 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $36,429 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $36,241 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $35,900 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $35,875 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $35,710 |
Median earnings for these 57 Kent State University at Kent programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,388 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 40 additional Kent State University at Kent programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Kent State University at Kent?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1000–1230 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 86.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate?
86.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 19,379 admitted from 22,365 applicants.
How much does Kent State University at Kent cost?
In-state tuition is $13,232; out-of-state students pay $23,082. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Kent State University at Kent graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,388 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
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- Mercy College of Ohio — 93.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.