KSU
Kent State University
800 E Summit St, Kent, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Kent State University (KSU)
About this school
Kent State, founded in 1910, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, and Fine and Professional Arts, and the School of Nursing. Its 1,200-acre campus is located in Kent, northeast of Akron.
- www.kent.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
5,794
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:23,178
- Men:9,063 Men (39.1%)
- Women:14,115 Women (60.9%)
Location
Admission Information (KSU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Kent State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | May 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | PO Box 5190 |
City, State, Zip | Kent, OH 44242-0001 |
Phone | (330) 672-2444 |
Fax | (330) 672-2499 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | March 1 |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 88% of 15,538 applicants were admitted |
Women | 89% of 9,910 applicants were admitted |
Men | 85% of 5,628 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 5,634 (41%) of 13,598 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 3,462 (39%) of 8,806 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 2,172 (45%) of 4,792 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.38 |
375 And Above | 23% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 19% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 21% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 17% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 19% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 1% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 23% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 55% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 17% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 5% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 31% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 52% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 11% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |21-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 6% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 35% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 58% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (KSU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $10,012|Out-of-state: $18,544 (38.94%)
- Room & Board: - $10,916 (42.46%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (4.67%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,582 (13.93%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Kent State University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning January 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003051 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,819 (89.6%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,950 (77.2%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,938 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 479 (16.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 63% |
Average Award | $11,138 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,494 (50.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,807 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,259 (76.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,872 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,392 (81.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 749 (17.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,843 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 15,181 (77.0%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 12,488 (82.3%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 12,426 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,574 (12.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 59% |
Average Award | $10,715 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 6,625 (53.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,472 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 10,156 (81.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,746 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 7,799 (62.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,905 (9.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,348 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 74% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $32,790 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 12.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $3,140 |
Academics & Instruction (KSU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,010
Part-Time Faculty
836
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 17% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 35% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 26% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 9% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 4% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 6% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 4,164,905 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Kent State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
80.1%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
34.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
52.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
57.0%
Programs & Majors (KSU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (92)
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Management
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Engineering Technology, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health Teacher Education
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Industrial Engineering
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Painting
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Philosophy
- Photojournalism
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Communication/journalism
Online Degrees
Business administration, nursing, speech pathology and audiology, fashion merchandising
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Master's Programs of Study (101)
- Accounting
- Adult Nursing
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Biological Anthropology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Child and Family Studies
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer Education
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education of the Gifted
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Psychology
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Design
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Experimental Psychology
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology
- Gerontological Nursing
- Graphic Design
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Higher Education
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Development
- Human Services
- Illustration
- Information Science
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Liberal Studies
- Library Science
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Middle School Education
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Music Education
- Neuroscience
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Pediatric Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Reading Education
- Recreation and Park Management
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Rhetoric
- Russian
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Student Affairs
- Theater
- Translation and Interpretation
- Travel and Tourism
- Urban Design
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Women's Health Nursing
- Writing
Campus Life (KSU)
Location & Geography
Population
29,807
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Cleveland, Akron, Canton
Campus Size
866 acres
Weather
Temperature | 16.4 average low in January, 77.4 average high in September |
Rain | 155 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 5 mile(s) from campus in Kent |
Nearest Train Station | 40 mile(s) from campus in Cleveland |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
68%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Golden Eagle |
School Colors | Navy blue and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, golf, sand volleyball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Kent State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, black united students, running club, national society of leadership and success, kent inter-hall council, kent indian association
Sororities
12% of women participate
Fraternities
9% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
20,509
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
23,178
Women
14,115
Men
9,063
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.7% Asian
- 9.1% Black/African-American
- 3.8% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 78.3% White
- 2.8% Unknown
International Students
4.9% from 96 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
5,794
Student Resources (KSU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Mathematics270 Documents
- Psychology343 Documents
- Italian86 Documents
- Classics51 Documents
- Technology52 Documents
Popular Courses
- MATH 10041 - Introductory Statistics (Kmcr)Mathematics
- ITAL 15201 - Elementary Italian IItalian
- PSYC 21621 - Quantitative Methods In Psychology IPsychology
- PSYC 11762 - General Psychology (Divd) (Kss)Psychology
- PSYC 20651 - Child Psychology (Divd) (Kss)Psychology
Popular Professors
- Brian K Harvey CLAS 21405
- Ronald D.GriswoldTECH 43080
- John BarrickPHY 11030
- Susan FiskSOC 22778
- Radd K EhrmanCLAS 41301
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