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Kent State University at Kent
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Kent, OH🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Kent State University is a large public institution in Ohio with nearly 26,000 students and an 86% acceptance rate. Business and marketing degrees account for one-fifth of all degrees awarded, followed by health professions. The six-year graduation rate is 64%, and graduates earn a median of $45,388 ten years after entry, with typical federal debt around $24,500 at graduation.

Acceptance rate
86.3%
Enrollment
25,854
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
64%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1010 – 1240
ACT (composite)
18 – 25
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$15,280
family income
$30–48k
$15,718
family income
$48–75k
$17,296
family income
$75–110k
$23,685
family income
$110k+
$26,278
family income
29% receive Pell grants
50% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Kent State University at Kent graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
20.0%
Health Professions
15.0%
Visual & Performing Arts
9.0%
Education
8.6%
Psychology
7.5%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$45,388
Earnings (6 yr)
$40,179
Completion
64%
Retention
81%
Median debt
$24,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kent State University at Kent?

Kent State University at Kent has an acceptance rate of 86.3%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Kent State University at Kent?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1010 and 1240 on the SAT. The ACT range is 18–25.

How much does Kent State University at Kent actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $15,280 per year, rising to $26,278 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.