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.
- 268,000+ 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 the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report. Kent State also holds the esteemed distinction of being one of only five institutions in Ohio to be recognized as an R1 top-tier research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center and academic sites in locations around the globe – such as New York City; Florence, Italy; and Curitiba, Brazil – 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. Kent State is a national leader in award-winning student support services to graduate students.
- 8 Ohio campuses with 6 other U.S. locations and 4 worldwide locations
- 953 acres on Kent Campus
- 130 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
- 25,000+ Kent Campus undergraduate and graduate students
- 268,000+ alumni worldwide
- More than 170,000 Alumni in Ohio's Workforce (2021)
- 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
2022
- Tops In Ohio! Kent State Only Public University Named As A ‘Great College To Work For’
- Kent State Remains Highest-Ranked Northern Ohio University On Top Public Schools List In 2022-2023 U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
- Kent State Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education throughout University
- Kent State’s Online Master’s in Nursing Program, Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings
- Kent State Awarded The Highest Recognition For Research Universities, The Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification
- Kent State University has received Ohio’s new Collegiate Purple Star designation for its support for veteran and military students.
- Kent State is the Only University in Ohio to Rank Among Nation's Top Employers for Diversity
- Kent State Listed in Best Value Schools’ “24 Best Colleges for Students With Autism in 2022”
- Kent State Receives Prestigious Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Consecutive Year
- Kent State Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools and Best National Universities Lists in 2022 U.S. News Rankings of Best Colleges
- Kent State Named One of Campus Pride's "Best of The Best" LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities for 2022.
2021
- The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year’s record of $2.2 million.
- Kent State Recognized As A ‘Great College To Work For’ For 10th Time, Named To Prestigious Honor Roll For First Time
- The Division of Student Affairs at Kent State has been named one of the 30 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs for 2021 by ACPA-College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
- Kent State University has been ranked in the Top 50 of Study.com’s Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree Programs
- Kent State’s Online MBA – Business Analytics Program Ranks No. 25 and Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 100 by U.S. News in 2021 Best Online Programs Rankings
- Kent State University ranks No. 7 in the 2021 Top Master’s in Public Health ranking by Intelligent.
- Kent State Ranks No. 103 of Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report
- Kent State Receives Prestigious Military Friendly School Honor for 12th Consecutive Year
- Kent State Again Named One of the Nation’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
- Kent State Again Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools List in U.S. News 2022 Best Colleges Rankings
- Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Ninth Consecutive Year
- Kent State Listed in College Choice’s “2021 Best Colleges for Autistic Students”
2020
- KENT STATE COMMUNITY CONTINUES RECORD-BREAKING PHILANTHROPY DURING GIVING TUESDAY:
Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, alumni, friends, faculty and staff came together to raise $2.3 million to support more than 2,300 students during the 2020 Giving Tuesday campaign. - 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
- KENT STATE’S GIVING TUESDAY BREAKS RECORDS FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR:
Supporters give more than $1.6 million during month-long Giving Tuesday campaign, breaking records for the third consecutive year. - Kent State awarded the 2019 Healthy Worksite Gold Level Award by the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) for its healthy worksite practices
- Kent State is one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review®
- Kent State Received the 2019 Keep Ohio Beautiful’s Youth School Group Award
- Kent State Named Bicycle-Friendly University by League of American Bicyclists
- Kent State Named Only Northeast Ohio Institution on Top Public Schools List in 2020 U.S. News Rankings
- Kent State's Cutting Edge College Collaborative Space Ranked 6th on Great Colleges' 50 Best Maker Spaces List
- Kent State Ranks in the Top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report
- Tree Campus USA for 11th consecutive year
- Kent State Becomes Voter Friendly Campus
- Kent State Ranked No. 3 on the Top 10 Public Universities On the Rise by College Gazette
- Kent State University has the distinction of ranking among the top five companies nationwide in Forbes recent list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2019.
- 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 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
- 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
- TRANSFORM KSU: A $1 billion, 10-year, Kent Campus Facilities Master Plan
2017
- Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for fifth consecutive year
- Kent State Airport designated as the Airport of the Year
- Kent State a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus as of July 1, 2017
- 36% recycle rate