Kent State University at Kent

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,000

1.76% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,947

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.55%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

87.3%

19,881 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

26,597

75% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.1%

2,876 Graduates

About

Kent State University at Kent is a higher education institution located in Portage County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kent State University at Kent were Registered Nursing (495 degrees awarded), General Psychology (335 degrees), and Fashion Merchandising (278 degrees).

In 2021, 7,013 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kent State University at Kent. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,322 degrees), 12.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (439 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kent State University at Kent is $11,000, which is $−17,992 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Kent State University at Kent is $11,000, which is $−17,992 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,947.

In 2021, 81% of undergraduate students attending Kent State University at Kent received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Kent State University at Kent was $11,000. The cost of tuition at Kent State University at Kent is $−17,992 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$18,947

2021 Value

0.457%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Kent State University at Kent had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,947. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Kent State University at Kent grew by 0.457%.

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

$10,440

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kent State University at Kent was of $10,440 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 10.8% between 2020 and 2021.

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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Kent State University at Kent received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 81% 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.

1.55%

2019 Default Rate

143

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Kent State University at Kent was 1.55%, which represents 143 out of the 9229 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 19,881 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.93% annual growth. Out of those 19,881 applicants, 17,359 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.3% acceptance rate.

There were 26,597 students enrolled at Kent State University at Kent in 2021. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kent State University at Kent has an overall enrollment yield of 23.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

17,359

Accepted Out of 19,881

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kent State University at Kent was 87.3% (17,359 admissions from 19,881 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 84.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.93%, while admissions grew by 13.7%..

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 (2021)

730

Scores Submitted (2021)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Kent State University at Kent in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kent State University at Kent had a total enrollment of 26,597 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Kent State University at Kent is 19,946 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,651. This means that 75% 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 73.5% White, 8.47% Black or African American, 3.97% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Two or More Races, 2.36% Asian, 0.132% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0714% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kent State University at Kent in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.8%), followed by White Male (27.5%) and Black or African American Female (5.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.6%), followed by White Male (20%) and Black or African American Female (3.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kent State University at Kent in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26,597 students. The full-time enrollment at Kent State University at Kent is 19,946 and the part-time enrollment is 6,651. This means that 75% of students enrolled at Kent State University at Kent are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

81%

2021 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 81%. 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 (2021)

White
19,554 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,252 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,056 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kent State University at Kent is 73.5% White, 8.47% Black or African American, 3.97% Hispanic or Latino, 3.64% Two or More Races, 2.36% Asian, 0.132% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0714% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 711 students (2.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 2,257 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 (5,322 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (439 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kent State University at Kent is Registered Nursing (495 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (335 degrees) and Fashion Merchandising (278 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (173 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (151 degrees), and Communications (362 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 (206,743 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (150,732 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (105,918 people), Graphic designers (103,725 people), and Postsecondary teachers (90,508 people).

The most specialized majors at Kent State University at Kent in 2021 are Library Science (173 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (151 degrees), Communications (362 degrees), Transportation (85 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (410 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Kent State University at Kent are Library Science (173 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (151 degrees), Communications (362 degrees), Transportation (85 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (410 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (334,082 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (247,325 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (182,066 people), Computer Systems Design (162,138 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (123,253 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
495 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
335 degree-majors awarded
Fashion Merchandising
278 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kent State University at Kent was Registered Nursing with 495 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

2,378

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

4,635

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,378 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Kent, which is 0.513 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,635).

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 2021, 199 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Kent in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 150 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 589 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Kent in Registered Nursing, which is 6.33 times more than the 93 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% 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, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Kent State University at Kent is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (84 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,322 degrees awarded
Black or African American
439 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
259 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kent State University at Kent is white (5,322 degrees awarded). There were 12.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (439 degrees).

2.82% of degree recipients (198 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
3,563 degrees awarded
White Male
1,759 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
307 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kent State University at Kent is white female (3,563 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1759 degrees).

Operations

Kent State University at Kent has an endowment valued at nearly $196M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 82.3M (42.1%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Kent State University at Kent had a total salary expenditure of 549M. Kent State University at Kent employs 316 Associate professors, 255 Professors and 214 Assistant professors. Most academics at Kent State University at Kent are Female Associate professor (174), Male Professor (143), and Male Associate professor (142).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kent State University at Kent are: Management, with 466 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 416 employees, and Service with 315 employees.

Endowment

$196M

2021 Endowment

34.1%

growth from 2020

Kent State University at Kent has an endowment valued at about $196M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Kent State University at Kent grew 34.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $192M 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

$22.4M - Federal
$10M - State
$231k - Local

As of 2021, Kent State University at Kent received $22.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10M from state grants and contracts, and $231k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$233M

2021 Salaries

12.1%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Kent State University at Kent paid a median of $233M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($549M) and a 12.1% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$81.9M

Instructional Salaries

927

Number of Employees

In 2021, Kent State University at Kent paid a total of $81.9M to 927 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

316 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

466 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kent State University at Kent were Associate professor with 316 employees, Professor with 255 employees, and Assistant professor with 214 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kent State University at Kent were Management with 466 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 416 employees, and Service with 315 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kent State University at Kent was Female Associate professor with 174 employees, Male Professor with 143 employees, and Male Associate professor with 142 employees.

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