These numbers are intended to serve as a guide when evaluating Kent State's value and affordability as it relates to tuition only. 

Proposed*** 2026-2027 rates per YEAR for fall 2026 cohort:

• Undergraduate:  Ohio resident tuition:  $13,850  | Non-Ohio resident and international student tuition:  $24,300
• Undergraduate Regional Campus**: Ohio resident tuition:  $7,834 | Non-Ohio resident tuition:  $18,284
• International undergraduate: $24,300
• Graduate: Ohio resident tuition:  (see tuition page for more information)  | Non-Ohio resident and international student tuition:  (see tuition page for more information)
• Online: Costs vary based on program.

* Based on one academic year, two semesters for a full-time student. Graduate student tuition based on 9 graduate hours.

**Rates reflect lower-division tuition rates, review tuition and fees schedule for upper-division regional tuition and northern WV/western PA rate information.

***These are the proposed rates and subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If approved, the rates will apply to the 2026 cohort students (and non-cohort for housing and meal plan rates) for the academic year 2026-2027. The amounts shown are annual rates for Fall and Spring. New cohort rates are established each academic year.

Find additional tuition and fees information here.