Graduate Student Non-Guarantee Tuition Rates 2025-2026
*Proposed 2026-2027 tuition rates for Graduate students coming soon*
This table represents graduate students attending the fall and spring semesters, 9 hours per semester and is for planning purposes (not an actual bill). Refer to the https://www.kent.edu/tuition for actual costs based on your specific program or number of enrolled hours..
| KENT CAMPUS, GRADUATE, IN-STATE | KENT CAMPUS, GRADUATE, OUT-OF-STATE | |
|---|---|---|
| TUITION/FEES * | $10,706 | $20,332 |
| BOOKS, COURSE MATERIAL, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT | $800 | $800 |
| HOUSING/FOOD ALLOWANCE ** | $11,592 | $11,592 |
| PERSONAL EXPENSES | $3,480 | $3,480 |
| TRANSPORTATION | $3,868 | $3,868 |
| LOAN FEES | $158 | $158 |
| TOTAL | $30,604 | $40,230 |
* Expenses directly owed to Kent State University for tuition and fees (can vary based on actual enrollment or program). This estimated cost of attendance is based on 9 graduate credit hours in a graduate program that does not have special rate tuition (see University fee Register https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/file/FullVersion3.pdf?VersionId=jqQe8.YrALf3RqFMZe5u2_xDc92_WUkO )
**Actual costs may vary. Off-Campus and commuter students do not owe housing and food allowance amounts to Kent State University.
Please note: a full-time graduate student is one who is registered for 8 to 16 hours in any one semester, with 16 hours being the maximum number that may be carried per semester. For more information on the graduate enrollment definition please review the Registration section in the Academic Policy.