University Highlights
Kent State's many locations provide a foundation for award-winning learning, teaching and personal growth. They reflect an environment committed to sustainability and wellness.
- 257,000+ Alumni Worldwide
- More than 10,000 career-ready graduates each year
- A Top Public University in the U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report
Kent State University is one of 91 public doctoral universities with high research activity, as categorized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Kent State is the highest-ranking public university in Northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report. With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center and academic sites in major world cities, such as New York City, Geneva and Florence, Kent State is one of Ohio’s leading public universities and a major educational, economic and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Ohio region it has served since 1910.
- 8 Ohio campuses with 6 other U.S. locations and 4 worldwide locations
- 950 acres on Kent Campus
- 25th Safest Campus in the Country
- In 2018, Kent State was ranked the safest big college campus in Ohio and 25th safest in the country, according to the National Council for Home Safety and Security. The university has a full-time, certified police force of more than 30 sworn officers who protect the campus. These officers are visible, well-trained and on duty 24/7 in support of students, staff, faculty and visitors.
- 127 academic, administrative, athletic and residence hall buildings comprise Kent Campus
- More than 10,700 employees:
- 2,700+ full- and part-time faculty
- 3,000+ staff members: 2,700+ full-time employees, 360+ part-time employees
- 5,000+ student employees
- 26,800+ Kent Campus undergraduate and graduate students
- 257,000+ alumni worldwide
- Our famous alumni include Steve Harvey, Joshua Cribbs, Jeff Richmond, Julian Edelman, Arsenio Hall, Michael Keaton, and more
- $1 billion, 10-year Kent Campus Facilities Master Plan
- $3.4 billion economic impact
2020
- American Council on Education Recognizes Kent State University’s COVID-19 “One Stop Shop” Hub as Model for Others to Follow
- Forbes Ranks Kent State Among Nation's Top Employers for Diversity
- Tree Campus USA for the 12th consecutive year
- Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Eighth Consecutive Year
- Kent State Receives ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ Recognition for Ninth Time. Kent State is one of only three Ohio colleges named to prestigious list
- Kent State Ranks No. 1 in Northern Ohio, No. 4 in Entire State in Forbes’ Best Employers List
- Kent State Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools and Best National Universities Lists in 2021 U.S. News Rankings of Best Colleges
- Kent State Named One of the Nation’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
- Kent State's Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is Ranked in the Top 25 Most Affordable MPH programs according to MPHOnline.
2019
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Kent State Received the 2019 Keep Ohio Beautiful’s Youth School Group Award
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Kent State Named Bicycle-Friendly University by League of American Bicyclists
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Kent State Ranks in the Top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report
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Kent State Ranked No. 3 on the Top 10 Public Universities On the Rise by College Gazette
2018
- Kent State Again Ranked in Coveted Top Tier of Best National Universities by U.S. News
- Tree Campus USA for the 10th consecutive year
- 14 buildings are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified
2017
- Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for fifth consecutive year
- Kent State Airport designated as the Airport of the Year
Since 2016
2019
- According to Crain's Cleveland Business, Kent State is one of the 100 largest Northeast Ohio employers.
- Kent State is also the largest employer in Portage County.
- Kent State Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
- Kent State received recognition as one of the Top 5 Most Active employers in the country
2018
- Kent State named one of America’s top employers
- Kent State earns Top 10 Most Active Employers Honor
- One of the healthiest universities in the nation
- Kent State ranked high as an LGBTQ-friendly campus 4.5 out of 5 on the Campus Pride Index
2017
additional facts
- 60,000 pounds of leftover food provides 18,000+ nutritious meals for the community through the student-run Campus Kitchen
- 24% energy use reduction on the Kent Campus since 2004
- 500+ staff are LGBTQ Safe Space Allies in the eight-campus system
- 450+ Mothers, Mentors & Muses honorees