Avg Earnings (5yr)
$40,179
Acceptance Rate
87%
Graduation Rate
65%
Annual 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
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.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Public Health
Design and Applied Arts
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Marketing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Communication and Media Studies
Library Science and Administration
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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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.