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Good to Know

Kent State University is a public research university in Kent, Ohio. The university also includes seven regional campuses in Northeast Ohio and additional facilities in the region and internationally. Kent State University is a world-class public research university that has solidified its position as Northeast Ohio's number 1 public university -- leading in enrollment, graduates and retention.

Rankings

Majors in Demand:

  • Aeronautics

  • Architecture

  • Biology

  • Business

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Education

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Fashion Design & Merchandising

  • Nursing

  • Psychology

175

1001-1200

(National Universities)

(QS World Ranking)

Location

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Enrollment

21,621

Acceptance Rate

84%

Personal Statement

Not required

Application Method(s)

CGPA

2.0

SAT / ACT

Yes

English Proficiency

71

TOEFL

6.0

IELTS

100

DET

SAT/ACT is not required for international students whether freshman or transfer. Please note that a Freshman student applicant is one that has completed no university coursework (unless done while in high school). If a student has completed any post-secondary coursework then they would be considered a transfer applicant.

Deadlines

Our deadlines are rolling

1 Oct

Fees

$35,356

Spring

1 June

Fall

Total

$22,316/ $13,040

Tuition / Living

Representative

Eric Galligan

Senior International Admissions Counselor

egallig1@kent.edu

Scholarship

Others

  • City Link (Getting There): Closest airports would be Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Akron-Canton Airport. Students would use these airports and not the listed Stoney’s airport and Akron Fulton International Airport.

  • Fees: Here is a link to what is required to show for the I-20: https://www.kent.edu/globaleducation/international-tuition-and-fees. The living expenses there include other estimated expenses for costs of living while at Kent State. They also show costs for insurance etc in the last column. If you just need tuition and room & board costs then find those below. Was not sure what you needed here.

updated: February 2024

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