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Kent State University at Kent

Kent State University at Kent is a public university in a large suburb of the Akron, OH metro with 20,485 students and a 86% acceptance rate.

Kent, Ohio · Public · Suburb, large · 20,485 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · MAC

Admission rate

86%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,099

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$20,787

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

64%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

79%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$45,388

10 years after entry

Students

20,485

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		FallJune 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: kent.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$15,280
$30,001–48,000$15,718
$48,001–75,000$17,296
$75,001–110,000$23,685
Over $110,000$26,278

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreKent State University at Kent courseCredits
Calculus AB3KMCR MATH12002 55 credits
Calculus BC3KMCR MATH12002 5 MATH12003 510 credits
Biology3KBS, KLAB BSCI10110 44 credits
Chemistry3KBS CHEM10060 44 credits
United States History3KHUM HIST1X000 3 HIST12071 36 credits
Psychology3KSS PSYC11762 33 credits
Statistics3KMCR MATH10041 44 credits
Computer Science A3KMCR CS13011 2 CS1X000 13 credits
Show all 48 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3KMCR MATH12002 55 credits
Calculus BC3KMCR MATH12002 5 MATH12003 510 credits
Biology3KBS, KLAB BSCI10110 44 credits
Biology4KBS, KLAB BSCI10110 4 BSCI10120 48 credits
Chemistry3KBS CHEM10060 44 credits
Chemistry4KBS, KLAB CHEM10060 4 CHEM10062 15 credits
Chemistry5KBS, KLAB CHEM10060 4 CHEM10062 1 CHEM10061 49 credits
United States History3KHUM HIST1X000 3 HIST12071 36 credits
Psychology3KSS PSYC11762 33 credits
Statistics3KMCR MATH10041 44 credits
Computer Science A3KMCR CS13011 2 CS1X000 13 credits
Computer Science A4KMCR CS13001 44 credits
Macroeconomics3KSS ECON22061 33 credits
Microeconomics3KSS ECON22060 33 credits
World History: Modern3KHUM HIST11050 3 HIST11051 36 credits
World History: Modern3KHUM HIST1X000 3 HIST11051 36 credits
Environmental Science3KBS, KLAB ESCI21062 3 ESCI1X000 14 credits
European History3KHUM KHUM1X000 33 credits
Human Geography3KSS GEOG22061 33 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN18201 4 SPAN18202 48 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN18201 4 SPAN18202 4 SPAN28201 311 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN18201 4 SPAN18202 4 SPAN28201 3 SPAN28202 314 credits
Computer Science Principles3KMCR CS10051 44 credits
Art History3KFA ARTH22006 33 credits
Music Theory3MUS11121 44 credits
African American Studies3KHUM AFS2X000 33 credits
Art - Studio: 2D Art and Design3ART1X000 33 credits
Art - Studio: 2D Art and Design4ART10022 33 credits
Art - Studio: 3D Art and Design3ART1X000 33 credits
Art - Studio: 3D Art and Design4ART10023 33 credits
Art - Studio: Drawing3ART1X000 33 credits
Art - Studio: Drawing4ARTS14000 33 credits
Calculus AB - Subscore3KMCR MATH12002 55 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN15101 4 CHIN15102 48 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN15101 4 CHIN15102 4 CHIN25201 412 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5CHIN15101 4 CHIN15102 4 CHIN25201 4 CHIN25202 416 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3KSS POL10004 33 credits
Computer Science AB3KMCR CS13011 2 CS1X000 13 credits
Computer Science AB4KMCR CS13001 44 credits
Eng Lang and Composition3KCP1 ENG11011 33 credits
Eng Lang and Composition and Eng Lit and Composition3KCP1, KHUM ENG11011 3 and ENG22073 36 credits
Eng Lit and Composition3KCP1 ENG11011 33 credits
French Language and Culture3FR13201 4 FR13202 48 credits
French Language and Culture4FR13201 4 FR13202 4 FR23201 311 credits
French Language and Culture5FR13201 4 FR13202 4 FR23201 3 FR23202 314 credits
French Literature3FR13201 4 FR13202 4 FR23201 311 credits
French Literature4FR13201 4 FR13202 4 FR23201 3 FR23202 314 credits
French Literature5FR13201 4 FR13202 4 FR23201 3 FR23202 314 credits
German Language and Culture3GER11201 4 GER11202 48 credits
German Language and Culture4GER11201 4 GER11202 4 GER20201 311 credits
German Language and Culture5GER11201 4 GER11202 4 GER20201 3 GER20202 314 credits
Int'l English Language3None 0
Italian Lang and Culture3ITAL15201 4 ITAL15202 48 credits
Italian Lang and Culture4ITAL15201 4 ITAL15202 4 ITAL25201 311 credits
Italian Lang and Culture5ITAL15201 4 ITAL15202 4 ITAL25201 3 ITAL25202 314 credits
Japanese Lang and Culture3JAPN15101 4 JAPN15102 48 credits
Japanese Lang and Culture4JAPN15101 4 JAPN15102 4 JAPN25201 412 credits
Japanese Lang and Culture5JAPN15101 4 JAPN15102 4 JAPN25201 4 JAPN25202 416 credits
Latin3LAT16201 4 LAT16202 48 credits
Latin3LAT16201 4 LAT16202 48 credits
Latin4LAT16201 4 LAT16202 4 LAT26201 311 credits
Latin4LAT16201 4 LAT16202 4 LAT26201 311 credits
Latin5LAT16201 4 LAT16202 4 LAT26201 3 LAT26202 314 credits
Latin5LAT16201 4 LAT16202 4 LAT26201 3 LAT26202 314 credits
Music Theory: Aural Subscore3None 0
Music Theory: Nonaural Subscore3None 0
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3KBS, KLAB PHY13001 4 PHY13021 15 credits
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3KBS, KLAB PHY13002 4 PHY13022 15 credits
Physics B3KBS, KLAB PHY13001 4 PHY13021 1 PHY13002 4 PHY13022 110 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3KBS, KLAB PHY23102 55 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3KBS, KLAB PHY23101 55 credits
Precalculus3KMCR MATH11010 3 MATH11022 36 credits
Research3TRAN2X000 33 credits
Seminar3TRAN2X000 33 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN18201 4 SPAN18202 4 SPAN28201 311 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN18201 4 SPAN18202 4 SPAN28201 3 SPAN28202 314 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture5SPAN18201 4 SPAN18202 4 SPAN28201 3 SPAN28202 314 credits
United States Gov and Politics3KSS POL1X000 33 credits

Source: kent.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse435
Psychology344
Business Administration and Management270
Fashion Merchandising214
Biology/Biological Sciences144
Early Childhood Education and Teaching143
Marketing/Marketing Management140
Communication124
Show the other 99 majors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies118
Fashion/Apparel Design115
Finance112
Public Health108
General Studies89
Exercise Science and Kinesiology89
Accounting89
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology88
Design and Visual Communications86
Computer Science79
Architecture73
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia71
English Language and Literature63
Interior Design62
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist55
Construction Engineering53
Human Development and Family Studies52
Environmental Studies52
Zoology/Animal Biology49
Education44
Journalism43
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management42
Fine/Studio Arts42
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching41
Political Science and Government38
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst37
Special Education and Teaching33
Sociology30
Social Studies Teacher Education28
History27
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist27
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts26
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics25
Natural Resources/Conservation25
Public Relations/Image Management25
Chemistry25
Advertising20
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration19
Hospitality Administration/Management19
Anthropology19
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies19
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician19
Art Teacher Education19
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other18
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering18
Legal Assistant/Paralegal18
Neuroscience18
English/Language Arts Teacher Education18
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology17
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies17
Mathematics17
Geology/Earth Science16
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician15
Human Computer Interaction15
Commercial Photography15
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching14
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering13
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician13
International Relations and Affairs12
American Sign Language (ASL)12
Biotechnology12
Mathematics Teacher Education12
Musical Theatre12
Music Teacher Education11
Geography11
Music Technology11
Financial Mathematics9
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist9
Language Interpretation and Translation9
Music8
Art History, Criticism and Conservation8
Physics8
Business Analytics8
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution8
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation8
Spanish Language and Literature8
Industrial Engineering8
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor7
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education7
Dance7
Long Term Care Administration/Management6
Philosophy6
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management6
Applied Mathematics6
French Language and Literature5
Commercial and Advertising Art4
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist4
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician3
Humanities/Humanistic Studies3
Construction Management3
Computer and Information Sciences2
Health Teacher Education2
Botany/Plant Biology2
International/Globalization Studies2
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician1
Biochemistry1
Russian Language and Literature1
Electrical and Computer Engineering1
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), kentcru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Akron, OH

702,209 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Akron-Canton Regional (CAK)

Nearest hub airport

Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.3 of 20

Elevation

1,138 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

17°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

45.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

16 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$970 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size