Dear Parents and Families of Future Flashes,
Welcome to the Flashes Family!
Kent State University congratulates you on the admission of your student. You and your student are now part of our Flashes Family, a community of hundreds of thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni and their families who make up a worldwide support network.
As a university rooted in Northeast Ohio, we’re proud to offer your student an affordable, high-quality education backed by the strength and stability of our institution.
We are here for you and your student.
As the No. 1 most affordable college in Ohio (as ranked by Money.com), Kent State is committed to making education accessible for every family, regardless of their financial background. We award more than $400 million annually in scholarships and financial aid and over 96% of our first-year students receive financial support, helping to ease the financial burden so they can focus on what matters most – their education and future career.
As an R1 research university – one of the top 150 research institutions in the U.S. – we provide students with access to top-tier research opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities, starting as early as their first year. These experiences, combined with strong connections to industry leaders and internships, ensure our graduates are career-ready.
Named the top U.S. university for international experiences, Kent State brings your student the world. With students and alumni from more than 100 countries, and over 200 education abroad choices and programs across the globe, Kent State prepares leaders of tomorrow for the global workforce.
At Kent State, our values of respect, kindness and purpose in all we do form the foundation of our university life. Your student will have a voice here and be seen and appreciated for who they are. We encourage you and your student to explore all that Kent State has to offer in student clubs and organizations and our award-winning student support services.
Most importantly, we are dedicated to ensuring your student completes their degree. Each year, we graduate over 10,000 students who are prepared to enter the workforce and make an impact in their chosen fields – in their local communities, nationally and globally.
We are excited your student is considering Kent State, and we look forward to welcoming them in the Fall 2025 Semester. We wish you success as you continue through the college decision-making process, and I look forward to meeting you at one of our many events on campus.
Sincerely,
Todd Diacon
President