Kent State University at Kent: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 449 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 162 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 141 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 4 of 1 | In Kent |
| # 58 of 1,001 | For Music |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
86%
Enrollment
14,074
Average SAT
1,125
Average ACT
22
Aid receiving
97%
Undergraduates
20,841
Graduates
5,533
Male:Female Ratio
37:63
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Kent State University at Kent has an acceptance rate of 86% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| Applicants | 24,611 | 10,017 | 14,594 |
| Admissions | 21,248 | 8,497 | 12,751 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,252 | 1,531 | 2,721 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 70% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 8% |
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 5% |
| â– Black or African American | 9% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Kent State University at Kent.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Kent State University at Kent majors
Kent State University at Kent has granted 4,515 bachelor's degrees across 107 programs, 1,621 master's across 94 programs, and 275 doctorate degrees across 42 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kent State University at Kent.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 435 | 118 | 5 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 270 | 84 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 344 | - | - |
| Public Health, General | 108 | 122 | 7 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 214 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 79 | 124 | 8 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 144 | 9 | - |
| Library and Information Science | - | 147 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 143 | 3 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 140 | - | - |
| Communication, General | 124 | 2 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 118 | 7 | - |
| Architecture | 73 | 50 | - |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 115 | 7 | - |
| Accounting | 89 | 24 | - |
| Finance, General | 112 | - | - |
| Podiatric Medicine & Podiatry | - | - | 98 |
| Business Analytics | 8 | 89 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 86 | 7 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 89 | - | - |
| General Studies | 89 | - | - |
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 88 | - | - |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 55 | 27 | 2 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 71 | - | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 63 | 3 | 3 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | - | 69 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 42 | 23 | - |
| Journalism | 43 | 20 | - |
| Interior Design | 62 | - | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 52 | 8 | - |
| Construction Engineering | 53 | 5 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 33 | 19 | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 52 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 42 | 9 | - |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 49 | - | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 48 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 38 | 2 | 8 |
| Education, General | 44 | - | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 41 | - | - |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 9 | 29 | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | 29 | - |
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 27 | 11 | - |
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 37 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | 30 | 5 | 2 |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | - | 28 | 7 |
| History, General | 27 | 6 | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 25 | 1 | 8 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | 34 | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 25 | 6 | - |
| Data Science, General | - | 29 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 28 | - | - |
| Physics, General | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Art Teacher Education | 19 | 7 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 26 | - | - |
| Epidemiology | - | 26 | - |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 18 | 6 | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 19 | 6 | - |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 25 | - | - |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 25 | - | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 15 | 9 |
| Mathematics, General | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| Public Administration | - | 23 | - |
| Anthropology, General | 19 | 3 | - |
| Neuroscience | 18 | - | 4 |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 17 | 4 | - |
| Advertising | 20 | - | - |
| Educational Psychology | - | 20 | - |
| Human Computer Interaction | 15 | 5 | - |
| Management Science | - | 20 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 19 | - | - |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 19 | - | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 18 | - | - |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 18 | - | - |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 18 | - | - |
| School Psychology | - | 18 | - |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 17 | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 12 | 5 | - |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 17 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | - | 16 | - |
| Geography | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 7 | 9 | - |
| Commercial Photography | 15 | - | - |
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 15 | - | - |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 11 | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 14 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | 5 | - |
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 13 | - | - |
| Philosophy | 6 | 7 | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | 13 | - |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 12 | - | - |
| Biotechnology | 12 | - | - |
| Experimental Psychology | - | 11 | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | - | - |
| Musical Theatre | 12 | - | - |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | - | 11 | - |
| Music Technology | 11 | - | - |
| Audiology & Audiologist | - | - | 10 |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | - | 10 | - |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | - | 6 | 4 |
| Music Performance, General | - | 10 | - |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | - | 10 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | - | - | 9 |
| Financial Mathematics | 9 | - | - |
| Kinesiotherapy & Kinesiotherapist | 9 | - | - |
| Materials Science | - | 9 | - |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | - | 9 | - |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | - | 3 | 5 |
| Industrial Engineering | 8 | - | - |
| Music, General | 8 | - | - |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 8 | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 8 | - |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 8 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | - | - |
| Artificial Intelligence | - | 7 | - |
| Dance, General | 7 | - | - |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 7 | - | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | - | 6 | - |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | 1 | - |
| Health Teacher Education | 2 | 4 | - |
| Long Term Care Administration & Management | 6 | - | - |
| Medical Informatics | - | 6 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 6 | - | - |
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | - | 6 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 | 1 | - |
| Construction Management, General | 3 | 2 | - |
| Knowledge Management | - | 5 | - |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | - | 1 | 4 |
| Cell & Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | - | - | 4 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 4 | - |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | 3 | - |
| Acting | - | 3 | - |
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 1 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | - | - | 3 |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | - | - |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | - | 3 | - |
| Transportation & Mobility Management | - | 3 | - |
| Botany & Plant Biology | 2 | - | - |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | - | 1 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | - | - |
| Creative Writing | - | 2 | - |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | - | 1 | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | - | - |
| Landscape Architecture | - | 2 | - |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 1 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | 1 | - | - |
| Chemical Physics | - | - | 1 |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | - | 1 | - |
| Conducting | - | 1 | - |
| Ecology | - | - | 1 |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | - | - | 1 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 1 | - | - |
| Latin Language and Literature | - | 1 | - |
| Music Theory and Composition | - | - | 1 |
| Physiology, General | - | - | 1 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 4,515 | 1,621 | 275 |
Publications & Citations
Kent State University at Kent is a world-class research university with 41,445 scientific papers published and 1,131,353 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Psychology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
22,374
/ 535,776
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
17,977
/ 645,566
|
| Computer Science |
16,898
/ 461,914
|
| Engineering |
16,368
/ 551,897
|
| Physics |
16,126
/ 545,221
|
| Medicine |
14,680
/ 444,095
|
| Psychology |
14,284
/ 433,417
|
| Chemistry |
13,900
/ 522,131
|
| Environmental Science |
13,896
/ 421,897
|
| Political Science |
12,475
/ 285,327
|
| Law |
11,653
/ 278,273
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
11,561
/ 419,309
|
| Philosophy |
11,283
/ 285,800
|
| Sociology |
10,845
/ 262,686
|
| Mathematics |
9,097
/ 253,346
|
| Geography and Cartography |
7,975
/ 203,814
|
| Business |
7,635
/ 201,942
|
| Materials Science |
7,568
/ 327,529
|
| Organic chemistry |
7,517
/ 346,898
|
| Geology |
7,307
/ 245,074
|
| History |
6,767
/ 152,167
|
| Biochemistry |
6,288
/ 279,798
|
| Economics |
6,115
/ 141,615
|
| Social Psychology |
5,890
/ 230,824
|
| Psychiatry |
5,874
/ 218,018
|
| Linguistics |
5,833
/ 163,919
|
| Optics |
5,739
/ 194,755
|
| Ecology |
5,630
/ 195,172
|
| Statistics |
5,582
/ 181,838
|
| Genetics |
5,455
/ 162,768
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
5,342
/ 143,521
|
| Art & Design |
5,267
/ 98,653
|
| Paleontology |
5,187
/ 172,523
|
| Neuroscience |
5,127
/ 175,704
|
| Archaeology |
5,107
/ 133,947
|
| Pathology |
4,216
/ 142,294
|
| Child Psychology |
3,682
/ 134,841
|
| Condensed Matter |
3,415
/ 129,736
|
| Development Studies |
3,342
/ 72,254
|
| Management |
3,162
/ 89,454
|
Annual publication & citation counts
99 Notable alumni
1. Troy Simons
1996-. (aged 30)
basketball player
Troy Simons is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Polk State College, New Mexico and Kent State.
2. Doug Sims
1943-. (aged 83)
basketball player
Hollis Douglas Sims is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the NBA for the Cincinnati Royals in four games at the beginning of the 1968–69 season. He recorded four points and four rebounds.
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3. Peter Makuck
1940-2023 (aged 83)
poet
Peter Makuck was an American poet, short story writer, and critic. He was a distinguished professor emeritus of English at East Carolina University, where he was also the first distinguished professor of arts and sciences; he also served as visiting writer in residence at Brigham Young University, visiting distinguished professor at North Carolina State University, and visiting distinguished writer-in-residence at...
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4. Donald V. DeRosa
1941-. (aged 85)
Donald V. DeRosa was the 23rd president of the University of the Pacific, serving from 1995 to 2009. In July 2009 he was named President Emeritus by the Board of Regents.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
KSU
Founded
1910
Motto
Excellence in Action
Colors
navy blue, gold
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August)
Total staff
3,310
Classification
Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Address
Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library Kent, Ohio, 44242-0001 United States
City Population
28,000
Phone
3306723000
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