First Year Academic Excellence

What makes Kent State University the highest-ranking public university in Northern Ohio and a top-ranked public university in the U.S.? It all starts with academic excellence.

375+ Undergraduate Programs of Study

No. 1 Public University in Northern Ohio U.S. News & World Report

A Top Public University in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report

19:1 Student-to-Professor Ratio

R1 Status Elite Designation for High Research Activity

59% Classes With 20 Students or Fewer

94% Classes With 50 Students or Fewer

70%+ Professors Who Have the Highest Degree Available in Their Field

200+ Study Abroad Programs in 60+ Countries

No. 1 Ranked Design and Innovation Makerspaces in Ohio

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Nationally Ranked Academic Programs

Academic prestige is the standard at Kent State. In addition to being top-tier public university and possessing the esteemed R1 status for elite research activity, Kent State attracts students from all over the world because of our nationally ranked academic programs, which range from business to flight, and from fashion to nursing.

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Learn From Astute Professors

Who you’re learning from matters. 70% of our professors hold the highest degree available in their field, meaning you’re learning from the best of the best. Our accomplished professors bring a wide range of experiences with them to the classroom – and 29 of them have been named the top 2% of scientists in the world.

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Experiential Learning

Hands-on learning, in-the-field study, practicum experiences — Kent State bolsters confidence in the classroom with real-world scenarios to prepare you for your career. Depending on your program, this could include simulators, co-ops, clinical rotations, research, studying in another country and more.

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Commitment to Design and Innovation (DI)

In the DI Hub, Kent State brings students and professors from different majors together and uses state-of-the-art technology to creatively solve real-life, complex problems. Kent State’s DI makerspaces, the physical spaces devoted to design and innovation, are ranked No. 1 in Ohio and No. 6 in the nation.

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Award-Winning Exploratory Program

Let’s face it. Choosing a major is hard! Whether you’re considering multiple majors or undecided, consider starting as an Exploratory student. Kent State’s award-winning Exploratory Program is the largest major among incoming students, and our team is ready to help you find your passion.

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