C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
26,106
Total Enrollment
65%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
87%
Acceptance Rate
$20,333
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Kent State University at Kent, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$45,388
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,179
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,500
Median debt at graduation
63.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,099
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
28.5%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 23rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Kent State University at Kent
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $60,051 | $91,614 | -14% | #232 of 349 | #201 | $22,500 |
| Construction Management | $64,652 | $89,959 | -5% | #44 of 57 | #31 | $22,500 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $55,790 | $79,317 | +0% | #8 of 24 | #7 | $23,625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $66,990 | $78,263 | -12% | #795 of 966 | #686 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $43,059 | $76,515 | -17% | #334 of 459 | #295 | $25,000 |
| Air Transportation | $40,876 | $76,501 | -11% | #38 of 52 | #33 | $23,711 |
| Mathematics | $54,367 | $76,336 | +10% | #109 of 309 | #76 | $19,250 |
| Industrial Engineering | $56,274 | $72,958 | -26% | #94 of 94 | #93 | $26,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,988 | $71,633 | -6% | #438 of 796 | #361 | $22,300 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $51,153 | $71,330 | -14% | #317 of 452 | #265 | $24,758 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $51,622 | $68,757 | -12% | #64 of 84 | #60 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,567 | $67,676 | -4% | #133 of 253 | #124 | $25,000 |
| Chemistry | $39,790 | $65,810 | +1% | #110 of 209 | #61 | $24,892 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | — | $65,314 | -1% | #14 of 17 | #12 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $45,477 | $64,201 | -20% | #32 of 34 | #32 | $26,975 |
| Marketing | $44,567 | $63,440 | -8% | #331 of 516 | #259 | $24,178 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,509 | $62,265 | -9% | #705 of 1176 | #568 | $24,909 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $47,312 | $61,642 | +1% | #36 of 67 | #32 | $25,000 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $36,625 | $61,055 | +2% | #15 of 42 | #9 | $25,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $40,867 | $60,218 | -5% | #106 of 178 | #89 | $24,417 |
| Architecture | $34,723 | $59,299 | -11% | #74 of 78 | #59 | $25,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $34,147 | $57,947 | +6% | #162 of 610 | #120 | $25,000 |
| Legal Support Services | $38,981 | $57,413 | +8% | #9 of 32 | #6 | $21,946 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $41,924 | $57,360 | -7% | #30 of 48 | #27 | $26,000 |
| Economics | $56,731 | — | — | — | — | $23,812 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $36,351 | $56,540 | +10% | #112 of 299 | #81 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $30,118 | $56,502 | -1% | #472 of 841 | #337 | $22,126 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $27,742 | $56,386 | -4% | #146 of 215 | #111 | $21,050 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $23,993 | $56,183 | +1% | #33 of 70 | #25 | $24,792 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $31,926 | $56,143 | -1% | #68 of 137 | #45 | $25,000 |
| Public Health | $39,159 | $54,544 | -7% | #130 of 215 | #102 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,205 | $53,833 | +1% | #212 of 476 | #140 | $27,000 |
| Geography and Cartography | $31,414 | $53,656 | -7% | #93 of 117 | #72 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $31,389 | $52,423 | -17% | #479 of 565 | #418 | $21,400 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $51,747 | -22% | #104 of 118 | #95 | $25,500 |
| Journalism | $30,925 | $49,842 | -11% | #140 of 187 | #114 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,804 | $49,375 | -12% | #469 of 660 | #384 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $33,980 | $48,569 | -12% | #534 of 660 | #475 | $24,553 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $47,983 | — | — | — | — | $22,944 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $34,020 | $47,208 | -14% | #229 of 265 | #192 | $21,263 |
| History | $28,476 | $46,781 | -8% | #330 of 459 | #254 | $25,125 |
| Education | $37,370 | $46,646 | -6% | #47 of 71 | #34 | $25,875 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $40,005 | $46,171 | -23% | #136 of 138 | #130 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $35,860 | $44,283 | -14% | #314 of 345 | #301 | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $39,139 | $43,835 | -13% | #156 of 177 | #149 | $24,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $31,422 | $43,686 | -13% | #45 of 55 | #43 | $19,500 |
| Music | $24,340 | $43,222 | +1% | #139 of 268 | #111 | $28,000 |
| American Sign Language | $33,929 | $42,488 | -6% | #14 of 20 | #9 | $29,390 |
| Psychology | $28,474 | $42,328 | -17% | #906 of 1027 | #847 | $25,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $26,398 | $41,900 | -17% | #138 of 158 | #129 | $23,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where Kent State University at Kent Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Room | $7,940 | |
| Board | $5,796 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $31,818 | $41,288 |
Financial Aid
96%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
60%
Take Out Loans
$20,333
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,912 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,386 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,772 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,202 |
| $110,001+ | $25,263 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
558 grads/yr
Business Administration and Management, General
369 grads/yr
Psychology, General
358 grads/yr
Public Health, General
240 grads/yr
Fashion Merchandising
214 grads/yr
Computer Science
212 grads/yr
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
154 grads/yr
Library and Information Science
147 grads/yr
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
146 grads/yr
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
143 grads/yr
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
134 grads/yr
Communication, General
126 grads/yr
Architecture
125 grads/yr
Fashion/Apparel Design
122 grads/yr
Accounting
116 grads/yr
Finance, General
115 grads/yr
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
98 grads/yr
Business Analytics
98 grads/yr
Design and Visual Communications, General
93 grads/yr
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
90 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Kent State University at Kent's top programs commonly pursue.
Registered nurses
$94k/yr
3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr
91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr
309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr
20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr
221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr
619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr
1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr
46,400 jobs
Student Demographics
26,106
Total Students
63%
Women
86%
Traditional Age (18-24)
10%
Off-Campus Renters
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
4%
Black
8%
Asian
3%
Two or More
4%
Non-Resident
8%
🏠 Living Arrangements
On Campus
78%
Off-Campus (Renters)
10%
With Family
12%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,663 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
38%
Hybrid (Some Online)
45%
Fully Online
17%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
86%
25-64 (Adult)
8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kent State University at Kent?
Kent State University at Kent has an acceptance rate of 87%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Kent State University at Kent?
Tuition at Kent State University at Kent is
$11,595 for in-state students
and $20,708 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $20,333.
What is the graduation rate at Kent State University at Kent?
The graduation rate at Kent State University at Kent is 65%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Kent State University at Kent a good school?
Kent State University at Kent has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Kent State University at Kent?
Kent State University at Kent has a total enrollment of 26,106 students.
Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Kent State University at Kent?
Yes! Approximately 10% of students at Kent State University at Kent live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 2,663 students who need rental housing near campus.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology