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
- Ranked in the Top 25 Online Colleges 2019-20 Ranking
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Winner Of Prestigious Healthy Campus Award (2018-2020)
Kent State University is one of 76 public higher-research universities, as categorized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and is ranked in the top-tier list of Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report. In a class by itself, Kent State is the only public university in Northeast Ohio ranked in the top tier. With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center, and academic sites in major world capitals 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
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