
About
Kent State is so much more than a college education. We prepare our students for a lifetime of success. Ninety-two percent of our recent graduates are employed or continuing their education full time six months after graduation, and they accept career opportunities in Ohio, across the country and around the world. Kent State graduates are leading innovation and making lives better every day. They join our more than 250,000 alumni who are already making their impact on the world. Learn more about Kent State
Student population size
Large (>10k)
Transfer population
4%
Campus setting
Suburban
Address
800 E. Summit St., Kent, OH 44242
Application deadlines
- Fall semester: Rolling admission – no set deadline
- Spring semester: Rolling admission – no set deadline
Confirmation deadlines
- Fall semester: None
- Spring semester: None
Application fee
$50
Tuition
- In-state tuition: $12,845.46 per academic year + fees
- Out-of-state tuition: $22,316.46 per academic year + fees
Learn more about tuition and fees at Kent State
Housing
On-campus: The 2023 cohort semester rate for a double standard room is $3,970. This rate also applies to non-cohort students for the 2023-2024 academic year. See a full list of pricing based on specific residence halls and other variables.
Transfer student scholarships and financial aid
Kent State offers several scholarships for transfer students. Learn more about transfer student scholarships and financial aid at Kent State.
Tuition and housing costs listed here are based on data published by the National Center for Educational Statistics – actual costs may differ. Always check with the institution for the most accurate information.
General Education requirements
As part of the requirements for any bachelor’s degree and the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, all students must complete a minimum 36-37 credit hours of the Kent Core distributed as indicated within the specific categories. Learn more about the Kent Core
Friendly degree-completion programs (fastest way to degree)
Kent State saves students time and money through different degree pathways. Agreements with partnering institutions allow students to transfer their college-level coursework efficiently.
Programs with additional admission requirements
Learn more about academic program-specific requirements
Programs with limited admission
Programs accommodating non-traditional schedules (evenings, weekends, etc.)
Kent State offers many 100% online programs. Evening and weekend classes are also available. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to learn more about their program of interest.
Credit accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Ohio Transfer 36
- Transfer Assurance Guides
- Career Technical Assurance Guide
- Military Transfer Assurance Guide
- Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways
- List of Degree Pathways
Transfer student resources
Housing
On-Campus Housing Information. While Kent State is not affiliated with any apartments/houses off-campus, there are several resources for students.
Identity centers
Learn more about identity centers at Kent State
Clubs & organizations
350+. Learn more about clubs & organizations at Kent State
Living-learning programs
- Aeronautics and Engineering Living-Learning Community
- American Sign Language Living Learning Community
- Business Learning Community
- College of Communication and Information (CCI) Commons
- Computer Science Learning Community
- Education, Health and Human Services
- Exploratory Learning Community
- Feminist Leadership Initiative
- Green Zone: A Sustainability Community
- Honors College
- Living In The Arts (LITA)
- LGBTQ+ Living-Learning Community
- Multicultural Living-Learning Community
- Pre-law Service Citizenship and Justice Living-Learning Community
- Wellness Theme Community
Transfer admission
- Jonathan Gates, Transfer Enrollment Specialist
- jgates19@kent.edu
- (330) 672-8847
Transfer advising
- Christine Connors, Senior Advisor
- mconnor1@kent.edu
- (330) 672-2015