Kent State University

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Kent State University is a public research university founded in 1910 and based in Kent, Ohio. This profile focuses on its main Kent Campus, a residential campus within an eight-campus university system serving Northeast Ohio. The 2026–2027 catalog documents bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral study across fields including business, aeronautics, engineering, architecture, communication, education, nursing, public health, and the arts. Undergraduates complete general-education and experiential-learning requirements alongside their majors. The campus combines residence halls, dining, Division I athletics, student organizations, recreation, and access to downtown Kent. Prospective students should distinguish Kent Campus requirements and prices from those at regional campuses and compare program-specific fees, accreditation, admission criteria, and delivery location before applying.

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Key Highlights

Public university founded in 1910
Main residential campus in Kent, Ohio
Part of an eight-campus Northeast Ohio system
Institutional accreditation reaffirmed by the Higher Learning Commission in 2025

Student Life & Environment

Kent Campus supports a residential student experience with 24 residence halls and 19 dining locations listed by the university in 2026. The 2026–2027 housing application opened in January 2026. Students should review the current housing contract, eligibility rules, cancellation provisions, room configuration, and meal-plan terms before committing, because availability and pricing vary by option. Outside class, the university reports more than 330 student organizations and fields 19 NCAA Division I teams. Intramural recreation, campus events, cultural and professional groups, fraternity and sorority life, and living-learning communities create several routes into campus involvement. These opportunities are optional, so students who want a smaller social setting may benefit from choosing organizations or residential communities tied to a particular interest or academic area. Campus services include recreation and wellness resources, health and counseling support, student employment, and an ombuds function for confidential, impartial help with conflicts or institutional concerns. Commuters can participate in campus life as well, but should consider travel time, parking or transit, and the timing of evening activities when planning their schedules.

Location & Surroundings

The main campus is in Kent, a Northeast Ohio college town with a walkable connection between the university and downtown. It offers a more campus-centered environment than central Cleveland or Akron while remaining connected to both larger cities. That balance can suit students who want a residential setting without being isolated from a broader metropolitan region. Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority buses serve the Kent Campus and surrounding community. The university identifies three on-campus routes: Campus Loop, Allerton, and Stadium/Front Campus. Its transportation guidance also notes bus connections toward Akron and Cleveland. Students bringing a vehicle must follow university parking-permit and regulated-lot rules; walking, buses, and shared bicycles or scooters provide alternatives for shorter trips. Prospective students should assess transportation against their likely routine. Clinical placements, internships, airport trips, or employment outside Kent may be less convenient without a car, even though campus and local bus service cover many daily needs. Weather is another practical consideration: Northeast Ohio winters can affect walking and commuting.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For new Kent Campus undergraduates entering in fall 2026 or spring 2027, Kent State lists 2026–2027 annual tuition of $13,848.40 for Ohio residents and $24,298 for non-Ohio residents, based on 12–18 credits per semester for two semesters. The listed standard food-and-housing estimate is $14,360. This produces university-billed guide totals of $28,208.40 for Ohio residents and $38,658 for nonresidents before program and special-course fees. The university’s international undergraduate illustration totals $42,362, combining nonresident tuition, standard food and housing, and estimated medical insurance, books, and supplies. International students also pay a $20-per-semester activity fee. These are planning figures rather than individual bills: room type, meal plan, credit load, academic program, insurance eligibility, transportation, and personal spending can change the total. Eligible entering undergraduates participate in Kent State’s Golden Guarantee framework, which holds specified cohort charges steady under its published terms. For 2026–2027 aid, the university identified February 1, 2026 as the FAFSA priority date; that date has passed and should not be presented as a future deadline. Career Exploration and Development offers résumé and cover-letter reviews, major exploration, interview preparation, internship and job-search assistance, career fairs, and access to Handshake. No verified institution-wide salary or placement outcome is presented here, so students should request recent program-level outcomes when comparing career value.