The mission of Kent State University is to prepare students for responsible citizenship and productive careers, broaden intellectual perspectives and foster ethical and humanitarian values. Our faculty and staff are engaged in teaching, research, creative expression, service and partnerships that address the needs of a complex and changing world. Kent State's eight-campus network, anchored by the largest residential campus in the region, serves as a key resource for economic, social, cultural and technological advancement. Kent State is a supportive and inclusive learning community devoted to teaching excellence and academic freedom. By discovering and sharing knowledge in a broad array of graduate and undergraduate programs, Kent State University meets the dynamic needs of a global society.
Resources: Office of the President - Kent State University
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Recommended)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
460
580
SAT Math
460
590
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
18
24
ACT English
17
24
ACT Math
17
24
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$7,954
$8,430
$8,430
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$15,386
$15,862
$15,862
Books and supplies
$1,030
$1,090
$1,140
Room and board (on campus)
$6,640
$6,880
$7,200
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (330) 672-2972
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 85%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,687
State/Local Grants: $1,855
Institutional Grants: $4,100
Student Loans: $5,895
