School Profile: Kent State University at Kent

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH

19,320 undergraduates

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4 Year

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Some Data Not Available

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $13,232
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $23,082
  • Books and Supplies: $800
  • Campus Housing: $13,794
  • Other Expenses: $4,790

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$20,787

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $15,280
$30,001-$48,000 $15,718
$48,001-$75,000 $17,296
$75,001-$110,000 $23,685
$110,001+ $26,278

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
64% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
81% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$42,400

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$66,990
Psychology, General
$28,474
Business Administration, Management and...
$43,509
Design and Applied Arts
$36,351
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and ...
$36,625

Teacher Education and Professional...
$33,040
Marketing
$44,567
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$33,980
Public Health
$39,159
Communication and Media Studies
$35,804
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$95,690
Finance and Financial Management Services
$51,153
Biology, General
$30,118
Library Science and Administration
$40,429
Teacher Education and Professional...
$35,860
Accounting and Related Services
$53,988
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical...
$34,147
Computer Science
$60,051
Teacher Education and Professional...
$59,593
Architecture
$34,723
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$41,205
Medicine
$61,632
Human Development, Family Studies, and...
$33,643
Education, General
$37,370
English Language and Literature, General
$22,318
Public Health
$51,667
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
$27,742
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied...
$40,867
Business Administration, Management and...
$75,645
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$84,011
Construction Management
$64,652
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$26,398
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$24,565
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
$34,020
Air Transportation
$40,876
Economics
$56,731
Architecture
$54,613
Political Science and Government
$31,389
Fine and Studio Arts
$19,138
Zoology/Animal Biology
$25,491
Special Education and Teaching
$39,139
Journalism
$30,925
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied...
$43,393
Sociology
$29,183
Human Resources Management and Services
$47,983
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
$50,074
Chemistry
$39,790
General Sales, Merchandising and Related...
$57,169
History
$28,476
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
$23,993
Computer Systems Analysis
$55,790
Hospitality Administration/Management
$31,926
Special Education and Teaching
$48,430
Public Administration
$66,131
Computer and Information Sciences, General
$43,059
Educational Administration and Supervision
$44,433
Educational/Instructional Media Design
$55,527
Legal Support Services
$38,981
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
$41,924
Music
$24,340
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical...
$37,912
Geography and Cartography
$52,615
Anthropology
$24,434
Accounting and Related Services
$60,604
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
$44,228
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
$40,005
Teaching English or French as a Second or...
$22,149
American Sign Language
$33,929
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and...
$59,567
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
$51,228
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
$47,312
Journalism
$56,011
Mathematics
$54,367
Educational Administration and Supervision
$49,310
Industrial Engineering
$56,274
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
$58,818
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$109,147
Special Education and Teaching
$42,083
Teacher Education and Professional...
$41,801
Geography and Cartography
$31,414
Educational Administration and Supervision
$68,853
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities...
$31,422
Information Science/Studies
$90,550

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 510 630

SAT Math

800 500 610

ACT

36 18 25

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

86%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

61%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$19,250 - $31,963

$204 - $339 per month for 10 years

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

Data Not Available

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

88% / 12%

Full-time / Part-time
24,373 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

73% White
10% Black
5% Hispanic
4% Non-resident alien
4% Two or more races
2% Asian
2% Unknown
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