Kent State University at Kent

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,595

3.36% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,333

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.6%

22,365 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

26,106

76.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

65.5%

2,770 Graduates

About

Kent State University at Kent is a higher education institution located in Portage County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kent State University at Kent were Registered Nursing (471 degrees awarded), General Psychology (353 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (255 degrees).

In 2023, 6,697 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kent State University at Kent. 65.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,074 degrees), 10.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (474 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kent State University at Kent is $11,595, which is $−19,408 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kent State University at Kent was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 8,730 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kent State University at Kent is $11,595, which is $19,409 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,333.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending Kent State University at Kent received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,595

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kent State University at Kent was $11,595. The cost of tuition at Kent State University at Kent is $−19,409 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kent State University at Kent (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,333

2023 Value

6.76%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kent State University at Kent had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,333. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kent State University at Kent grew by 6.76%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kent State University at Kent (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,779

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kent State University at Kent was of $10,779 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kent State University at Kent (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Kent State University at Kent received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.3% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kent State University at Kent (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kent State University at Kent was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 8730 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Kent State University at Kent received 22,365 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.8% annual growth. Out of those 22,365 applicants, 19,379 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.6% acceptance rate.

There were 26,106 students enrolled at Kent State University at Kent in 2023. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kent State University at Kent has an overall enrollment yield of 22.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

19,379

Accepted Out of 22,365

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kent State University at Kent was 86.6% (19,379 admissions from 22,365 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.8%, while admissions grew by 8.09%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Kent State University at Kent (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2023)

752

Scores Submitted (2023)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Kent State University at Kent in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kent State University at Kent had a total enrollment of 26,106 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kent State University at Kent is 20,011 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,095. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at Kent State University at Kent are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kent State University at Kent, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.2% White, 8.23% Black or African American, 4.23% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% Two or More Races, 2.5% Asian, 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0689% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kent State University at Kent in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.9%), followed by White Male (27.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.7%), followed by White Male (15.8%) and Black or African American Female (3.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kent State University at Kent in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26,106 students. The full-time enrollment at Kent State University at Kent is 20,011 and the part-time enrollment is 6,095. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at Kent State University at Kent are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kent State University at Kent (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kent State University at Kent was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Kent State University at Kent had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kent State University at Kent (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
18,595 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,148 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,103 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kent State University at Kent is 71.2% White, 8.23% Black or African American, 4.23% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% Two or More Races, 2.5% Asian, 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0689% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 516 students (1.98%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2,037 more women than men received degrees from Kent State University at Kent. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent is white (5,074 degrees awarded). There were 10.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (474 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kent State University at Kent is Registered Nursing (471 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (353 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (255 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kent State University at Kent, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (146 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (198 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (451 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Kent are Other managers (237,903 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (171,041 people), Postsecondary teachers (118,155 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (115,075 people), and Marketing managers (112,508 people).

The most specialized majors at Kent State University at Kent in 2023 are Library Science (146 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (198 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (451 degrees), Communications (315 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (72 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Kent are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Kent State University at Kent are Library Science (146 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (198 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (451 degrees), Communications (315 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (72 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Kent are Elementary & secondary schools (3,158,985 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (501,921 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (315,104 people), Outpatient care centers (206,365 people), and Individual & family services (184,104 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kent State University at Kent.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
471 degrees awarded
General Psychology
353 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
255 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kent State University at Kent was Registered Nursing with 471 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Kent State University at Kent according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,330

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,367

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,330 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Kent, which is 0.534 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,367).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kent State University at Kent by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 203 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Kent in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.4 times more than the 145 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 553 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Kent in Registered Nursing, which is 6.01 times more than the 92 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 51% of students graduating from Kent State University at Kent completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (73.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kent State University at Kent is Female and Asian (73.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.92% of graduates (81 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,074 degrees awarded
Black or African American
474 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
224 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kent State University at Kent is white (5,074 degrees awarded). There were 10.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (474 degrees).

2.42% of degree recipients (162 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,390 degrees awarded
White Male
1,684 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
318 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kent State University at Kent is white female (3,390 degrees awarded). There were 2.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,684 degrees).

Operations

Kent State University at Kent has an endowment valued at nearly $182M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21.1M (11.6%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Kent State University at Kent had a total salary expenditure of 698M. Kent State University at Kent employs 324 Associate professors, 286 Professors and 191 Assistant professors. Most academics at Kent State University at Kent are Female Associate professor (172), Male Associate professor (152), and Male Professor (148).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kent State University at Kent are: Management, with 513 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 484 employees, and Service with 338 employees.

Endowment

$182M

2023 Endowment

9.32%

growth from 2022

Kent State University at Kent has an endowment valued at about $182M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Kent State University at Kent grew 9.32% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $252M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kent State University at Kent (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$25M - Federal
$11.3M - State
$148k - Local

As of 2023, Kent State University at Kent received $25M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11.3M from state grants and contracts, and $148k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$260M

2023 Salaries

6.25%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Kent State University at Kent paid a median of $260M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($698M) and a 6.25% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.71% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.1% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$89.1M

Instructional Salaries

938

Number of Employees

In 2023, Kent State University at Kent paid a total of $89.1M to 938 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

324 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

513 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kent State University at Kent were Associate professor with 324 employees, Professor with 286 employees, and Assistant professor with 191 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kent State University at Kent were Management with 513 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 484 employees, and Service with 338 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kent State University at Kent was Female Associate professor with 172 employees, Male Associate professor with 152 employees, and Male Professor with 148 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kent State University at Kent.

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