Why Kent State?

Kent State University is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report. With 11 colleges boasting more than 360 undergraduate programs of study, our students learn by doing – through engaged classroom instruction and hands-on, real-world experience.

Our students tell us they love Kent State because “it just feels like home!” We’re a community of 38,000 students, including more than 22,000 on our Kent Campus, from all 50 states and 116 countries. Find out what makes our student life so distinctive and unique!

Kent State is located in the heart of Kent, Ohio, an award winning college town. Our students relish the close-knit community and enjoy access to major cities like Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown. Students can also explore the numerous parks and preserves surrounding Kent, including the Cuyahoga Valley National Park!

Graduates from Kent State University go on to change the world with employers like ESPN, Cleveland Clinic, Delta Air Lines, Express, Tesla, Cleveland Cavaliers and NASA. With a degree from Kent State, you'll be ready to launch your career and write your own success story!

With doctoral degrees in 50 majors and master’s degrees in 110 majors, Kent State University offers a wide range of programs for in-demand careers, along with award-winning student support, superior facilities and one-of-a-kind learning experiences. 

Graduate student life at Kent State is full of academic, professional and personal opportunity. Apply for one of our many graduate assistantships, utilize our robust library system to enhance your thesis or dissertation or join one of our graduate-only student organizations.

Kent State is located in the heart of Kent, Ohio, an ever-growing college town. Our students relish the close-knit community and enjoy access to major cities like Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown. Students can also explore the numerous parks and preserves surrounding Kent, including the Cuyahoga Valley National Park!

Graduates from Kent State University go on to change the world. Whether you are advancing your career or changing career paths, your degree from Kent State will be an essential part of your success story!

With nearly 370 programs of study, Kent State University offers a wide range of majors for in-demand careers, along with award-winning student support, superior facilities and one-of-a-kind learning experiences.

With 116 nationalities on campus, Kent is a place where everyone is welcomed for who they are. And with more than 400 student clubs and a nonstop calendar of events, you’ll feel at home in no time.

Learn more about the perks of living in Ohio and get to know our eight-campus system with additional institutes in global cities such as Geneva, Florence and Prague.

KSU’s award-winning support services will help you succeed personally and academically. Our multilingual staff are ready to help you before, during and after your time at Kent State.

From internships to career planning and résumé writing, Kent State will help you gain work experience to prepare you for a lifetime of success.

You can internationalize your degree by having a short-term study-abroad experience. We offer over 200 programs in more than 60 countries.