by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 21,621 undergraduates in 2020, Kent State is a very large, public university located in Kent, Ohio. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Kent State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Kent State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Kent State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Kent State. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Kent State Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Kent State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Kent State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Kent State for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Kent State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Kent State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Kent State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 21,621 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 17,361 (80.3%). Part-time attendance was 4,260 (19.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 17,361 | 4,260 | 21,621 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Kent State is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Kent State #1242 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Kent State by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Kent State Diversity Guide.
Kent State has a total of 496 student athletes, 305 men and 191 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $23,841,395 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $23,841,395 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Kent State University at Kent Athletics
