Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
24,611 applied, 21,248 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Kent State University at Kent cost?
$20,294 a year in-state
Out of state: about $30,457 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $31,458.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$15,853
$30,000–$48,000
$15,786
$48,000–$75,000
$16,382
$75,000–$110,000
$22,661
over $110,000
$26,449
Sticker, in-state
$31,458
In-state, with aid
$20,294
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $23,791 a year, against $13,628 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $10,163 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Kent State University at Kent need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Kent State University at Kent's fall 2027 rule yet. Kent State University at Kent didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate?
86% for fall 2024: 21,248 of 24,611 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Kent State University at Kent?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1010 to 1240 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Kent State University at Kent cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,382 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $31,458.
How much does Kent State University at Kent cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Kent State University at Kent is $23,791 a year, against $13,628 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $20,294 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $10,163 tuition gap gives about $30,457 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Kent State University at Kent's graduation rate?
65% of students finish within six years and 49% within four (IPEDS).
