Avg Earnings (5yr)
$40,179
Acceptance Rate
87%
Graduation Rate
65%
Annual Tuition
$12,846
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $45,388 ten years after entry — 16% below the national median. Acceptance rate 86.7%, average SAT score 1099, in-state tuition $12,846.
At a Glance
Total Students
19,134
Retention Rate
79%
Faculty Ratio
21
Financial Aid
50%
Median Debt
$24,500
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,099
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
510–630
SAT Math (middle 50%)
500–610
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
18–25
Institution Overview
Kent State University at Kent is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 86.7%. The university enrolls 19,134 students. The average in-state tuition is $12,846. Approximately half of the students receive financial aid.
The university's graduation rate is 65.1%, with a retention rate of 78.8%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $40,674. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $40,179, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,388. The median debt for graduates is $24,500.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$41k
1 YEAR
$40k
5 YEARS
$45k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Kent State University graduates earn a median of $40,674. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $40,179, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $45,388. The median debt for students is $24,500. Nearly half of the students, 49.9%, receive financial aid.
Kent State University has an acceptance rate of 86.7% and a graduation rate of 65.1%. The retention rate is 78.8%. The in-state tuition is $12,846. The total student population is 19,134.
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Campus Location
Kent, Ohio
Kent, OH 44242-0001
Kent State University at Kent is located in Kent, Ohio. The campus is in a suburban setting. Kent holds a 74 safety score — see how it compares regionally.