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Kent, Ohio

Kent State University at Kent Acceptance Rate, Tuition, Net Price and Student Outcomes

Use this profile to review admissions selectivity, tuition, net price after aid and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Acceptance Rate

86.65%

Tuition

$22,316

Net Price

$19,614

Admissions and Test Scores

Acceptance Rate

86.65%

SAT Average

1,095

ACT Range

18-25

Kent State University at Kent Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 86.65%. This means approximately 867 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 19,134 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

86.65%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition, Net Price and Aid

Metric School value Context Source
Accreditation Higher Learning Commission Institutional accreditor where reported Verify
In-state tuition $12,846 National avg: $20,567 Verify
Out-of-state tuition $22,316 National avg: $20,567 Verify
Attendance cost $29,345 Use with aid and net price Verify
Average net price $19,614 State avg: $17,854. National avg: $17,506 Verify
Pell grant rate 27.37% Federal need-based grant indicator Verify
Federal loan rate 49.90% Share using federal loans Verify

What Does Kent State University at Kent Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$22,316

Room and board

$13,040

Books and supplies

$1,200

Other expenses

$4,732

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$29,345

Average net price

$19,614

Average aid coverage

33%

$9,731 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Kent State University at Kent pays approximately $19,614 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Ohio average of $17,854 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Kent State University at Kent?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Ohio and national averages.

Kent State University at Kent net price

$19,614

Ohio average

$17,854

National average

$17,506

Kent State University at Kent Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $22,316 and average net price at $19,614. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$22,316

Current net price

$19,614

Current out-of-state tuition $22,316
Current average net price $19,614

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

65.45%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$45,388

Undergraduates

19,134

10-Year Median Earnings - Kent State University at Kent vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Kent State University at Kent graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Kent State University at Kent?

Undergraduates

19,134

Completion rate

65.45%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

27.37%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

49.90%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid

About 27.37% of Kent State University at Kent students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 49.90% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Estimate Your Net Price at Kent State University at Kent

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Accreditation

Kent State University at Kent lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus and Location

Kent State University at Kent is listed at Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library, Kent, OH 44242-0001. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.

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Compare Schools

Compare Kent State University at Kent with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

School Accept. rate Out-of-state tuition Avg net price 10-yr earnings
Kent State University at Kent 86.65% $22,316 $19,614 $45,388
Chamberlain University-Ohio 75.00% $19,686 $32,074 $92,405
Case Western Reserve University 28.68% $64,671 $38,909 $87,989
Ohio Northern University 73.35% $37,800 $25,727 $80,928
Four County Career Center Not available Not available Not available $77,338

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate?

Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 86.65%.

How much is Kent State University at Kent tuition?

Kent State University at Kent's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $22,316.

What is Kent State University at Kent's average net price?

Kent State University at Kent's average net price in the local dataset is $19,614.

What is Kent State University at Kent's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,388 for Kent State University at Kent.

Is Kent State University at Kent accredited?

Kent State University at Kent's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Kent State University at Kent?

The local dataset lists 19,134 undergraduate students at Kent State University at Kent.

What percentage of Kent State University at Kent students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Kent State University at Kent in the local dataset is 27.37%.

What is the federal loan rate at Kent State University at Kent?

The federal loan rate for Kent State University at Kent in the local dataset is 49.90%.

Where should I verify Kent State University at Kent data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Kent State University at Kent or the latest official federal education data.