Kent State University at Kent Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
86.65%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
22.08%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,281
SAT Scores
1,110
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 20,369 students have applied and 17,929 students have allowed to admit to Kent State University at Kent (Acceptance rate: 88.02%). Kent State University at Kent's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.88 % where 4,281 students have finally enrolled out of 17,929 admitted students.
Kent State University at Kent acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ball State University and University of South Florida, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.53%).
Kent State University at Kent enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.34%).
How to Apply to Kent State University at Kent
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Kent State University at Kent. Kent State University at Kent offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.kent.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.kent.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.kent.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.kent.edu/financialaid/calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.kent.edu/cavs |
| Disability Service | www.kent.edu/sas |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Kent State University at Kent and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent is 1,110 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Kent State University at Kent is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,121). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Kent | 1,110 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,121 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio | 1,109 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Kent State University at Kent, 862 students submitted SAT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,110 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 990 | 1,100 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Kent State University at Kent, 2,507 students submitted ACT scores (59% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Ohio. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| English | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 25 |
Kent State University at Kent Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Kent State University at Kent. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |