Cost & Aid
The Best Investment for Your Future
At Kent State University, students are our number one priority. We believe all students should have access to an affordable higher education experience, regardless of their financial backgrounds. When you invest in a Kent State education, you’re investing in yourself – with a lifetime of returns.
$411+
Million in Financial Aid Awarded Annually
96%
of First-Year Students Receive Financial Aid Assistance
$96+
Million in Scholarships to First-Year Students
4 Years
Tuition Guarantee Locked In for Tuition, Room and Board
85%
of Transfer Students Receive Financial Aid Assistance
$2.5+
Million in Scholarships to Incoming Transfer Students
$2 Million
Increase in Needs-Based Aid in 2020
200%
Improved Graduation Rate Since 2011
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KSU offers more than 8,000 on-campus jobs and an in-state tuition discount for gradate programs! These opportunities are a great way to help offset the costs of a college education.