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University Highlights

Nearly $405 Million in total aid awarded annually

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Awarded Top National Designation for Highest Research Activity
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Academic Excellence

Online MBA Program Ranks #1 in Northern Ohio By U.S. News & World Report

The Fashion School: Ranked Among Top 25 in the World

Ranked in the Top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools
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Faculty Expertise

16+ Pulitzer prize winners and counting

Birthplace of Liquid Crystal Technology

70%+ faculty have highest degree within field
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Student Overview

200+ education abroad programs in more than 60 countries

1,300+ students representing 116 countries

33,000+ enrolled in 8-campus system
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Athletic Points of Pride

8 men's and 11 women's teams with 450+ student-athletes

11X Jacoby Trophy Winner (2022)

59 Athletes Maintain a Perfect 4.0 GPA
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First Employment After Graduation

90% Of Respondents Employed Or Continuing Education Within 12 Months

Employed Among 1,000+ Employers

Employed Across 16 Countries
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University Highlights

Nearly $405 Million in total aid awarded annually

Flashes Prevention Information

Awarded Top National Designation for Highest Research Activity

View More University Highlights Facts

Academic Excellence

Online MBA Program Ranks #1 in Northern Ohio By U.S. News & World Report

The Fashion School: Ranked Among Top 25 in the World

Ranked in the Top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools

View More Academic Excellence Facts

Faculty Expertise

16+ Pulitzer prize winners and counting

Birthplace of Liquid Crystal Technology

70%+ faculty have highest degree within field

View More Faculty Expertise Facts

Student Overview

200+ education abroad programs in more than 60 countries

1,300+ students representing 116 countries

33,000+ enrolled in 8-campus system

View More Student Overview Facts

Athletic Points of Pride

8 men's and 11 women's teams with 450+ student-athletes

11X Jacoby Trophy Winner (2022)

59 Athletes Maintain a Perfect 4.0 GPA

View More Athletic Points of Pride Facts

First Employment After Graduation

90% Of Respondents Employed Or Continuing Education Within 12 Months

Employed Among 1,000+ Employers

Employed Across 16 Countries

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Flashes of Brilliance

A Kent State student sits on top of the fountain on Risman Plaza while using her phone.

Best of the Best

U.S. News & World Report has named five Kent State programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2023.

Kent State Professor Joseph Oritz with two electric vehicles in a parking lot near the DI Hub.

Can electric vehicles drive us to a more sustainable future?

Kent State professor Joseph Ortiz explores the future of the EV and what these vehicles really mean to students' futures.

Kent State University nursing students receive hands-on learning experience by practicing on a simulator.

STEM Students Get Big Boost from Choose Ohio First Program

Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to Kent State students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering

Help On The Way for Cybersecurity, Manufacturing and Healthcare

Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future Kent State graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.

Charlie Thomas, owner of Ray's Place in downtown Kent, poses outside of his iconic tavern.

45 Years and Counting

Alumnus Charlie Thomas is still going strong as the owner of Ray's Place, which has become a downtown fixture for generations of Kent State students.