Kent Campus - Non-Guarantee Tuition Cost At-a-Glance

The information reflects at-a-glance, generalized rates and are intended to act as a guide.

Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. Detailed information regarding tuition and fees can be found in the University Fee Register

Undergraduate - Kent Campus students

Expense Ohio Resident Non-Ohio Resident3

Tuition1

$10,416.20 $19,887.20

Food & Housing2

$13,040.00 $13,040.00

Total

$23,456.20 $32,927.20

Based on 12-18 semester hours (one academic year, two semesters for a full-time student). Program and special course fees are additional. A $474.30 per-credit-hour fee applies to all enrolled semester hours above 18 credits.

Based on a standard double room and The Blue meal plan. Other room types and meal plans at different prices are available.

3Non-Ohio Resident Surcharge. This rate is subject to change for each Fall.

More information on housing and meal plan rates can be found on the Housing website.

Payment due dates can be found on the One Stop for Student Services website at www.kent.edu/onestop


Graduate Students

Expense Ohio Resident Non-Ohio Resident

Tuition1

$12,554.80 $23,423.60

Dissertation I – Equal to approximately 6 graduate credit hours:  $3,233.20 ($2,761.40 Instructional fee/$471.80 General fee)

Thesis II –  Equal to approximately 1/3 of the graduate per credit hour rate: $178.20 ($152.10 Instructional fee/$26.10 General fee)         

Dissertation II – Equal to approximately 1/3 of the graduate per credit hour rate: $178.20 ($152.10 Instructional fee/$26.10 General fee). Thesis II applies to all graduate students who were registered in a previous semester for 6 hours of Thesis I but have not completed their thesis.

1 Based on 11-18 credit hours (one academic year, two semesters for a full-time student).  Program and special course fees are additional. A $571.90 per credit hour fee applies to all enrolled semester hours above 18 credits.

Payment due dates can be found on the One Stop for Student Services website at www.kent.edu/onestop


International Students

Expense Undergraduate

Tuition1

$19,887.20

Food & Housing2

$13,040.00

Other: Medical Insurance, Books & Supplies3

$4,741.00

Total

$37,668.20

Based on one academic year, two semesters for a full-time international student. Program and special course fees are additional.

Based on a standard double room and basic meal plan. Other room types and meal plans at different prices are available.

Based on the Student Health Insurance premium for one year. The United States does not have universal health care. For this reason, the university requires all international students to purchase the sponsored student health insurance plan. Under certain criteria, a student may request a waiver of this charge.  Total is based on an estimated cost of the required books/supplies for each term and is subject to change each fall.

More information on medical insurance for international students can be found on the DeWeese Health Center website.

All international students are required to pay the $20 per semester International Student Activity Fee.  The fee is assessed each semester to support the delivery of the various programs ISSS provides to its students.

Payment due dates can be found on the One Stop for Student Services website at www.kent.edu/onestop