Tuition and Other Costs

Kent State is dedicated to the success of our students. We know that our future students and current students work hard to balance academic and personal success in a fiscally responsible way.

To help you make informed decisions, we know that both at-a-glance and very specific costs provide value at different points in your planning process.

That's why it's important to understand the difference between various numbers related to costs. We're confident that you'll discover our affordable tuition can help you keep costs at a minimum while you work toward success after graduation.

Costs At-A-Glance

Will you be taking classes, living and eating on campus? Or maybe commuting and eating at home? We know it isn’t one size fits all! Our students tackle their college careers differently and you may just need rates for certain aspects of the university experience. As a result, the accordions below enable you to ballpark your costs. For more specific numbers, jump to the cost of attendance information.

Tuition, Dining & Housing - Undergraduate Kent Campus

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

The proposed* rates for the Fall 2025 entering class per YEAR:

Undergraduate Ohio resident tuition: $13,466 | Non-Ohio resident tuition: $23,690
Housing for a double room: $8,350
Dining Services blue meal plan: $5,570

* These are the proposed rates and subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If approved, the rates will apply to the 2025 cohort students (and non-cohort for housing and meal plan rates) for the academic year 2025-2026. The amounts shown are annual rates for Fall and Spring. New cohort rates are established each academic year.

To explore additional at-a-glance costs, such as the gold meal plan or a single room, access:

These costs are unique for domestic and would not apply to international students.

Tuition - All Student Types

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

Proposed*** 2025-2026 rates per YEAR for fall 2025 cohort:

Undergraduate: Ohio resident tuition: $13,466 | Non-Ohio resident and international student tuition: $23,690
Undergraduate Regional Campus**: Ohio resident tuition: $7,606 | Non-Ohio resident tuition: $17,850
International undergraduate: $23,690
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 2025 cohort students (and non-cohort for housing and meal plan rates) for the academic year 2025-2026. 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.

Housing

University Housing is committed to helping you find the living and learning environment that will feel like “home” while you’re on campus.

The proposed 2025 cohort semester rate for a double standard room is: $4,175* each semester. This rate also applies to non-cohort students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

*This is the proposed rate and subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If approved, the rate will apply to the 2025 cohort students (and non-cohort for housing rate) for the academic year 2025-2026. The amount shown here is the semester amount for either Fall or Spring. New cohort rates are established each academic year.

Find a full list of pricing based on specific residence halls and other variables.

Dining

While the university offers a variety of meal plans, the Kent State Blue plan falls within the middle tier and provides a good number for estimating costs.

The proposed 2025 cohort price is: $2,785* each semester.

Find a full list of options and pricing on the dining services website.

*This is the proposed rate and subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If approved, the rate will apply to the 2025 cohort students (and non-cohort meal plan rate) for the academic year 2025-2026. The amount shown here is the semester amount for either Fall or Spring. New cohort rates are established each academic year.

More Specific Numbers: Cost of Attendance

Find your full cost of attendance details, which consist of of tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses for the award period. Of these components, the expenses directly owed to Kent State University include tuition and fees and, for on-campus students, room and board. You might decide to apply more financial aid to offset additional costs.

Undergraduate Student Tuition

Note: These are the proposed rates and subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. If approved, the rates will apply to the 2025 cohort students (and non-cohort for housing and meal plan rates) for the academic year 2025-2026. The amounts shown are annual rates for Fall and Spring. New cohort rates are established each academic year.

Undergraduate Student Tuition Guarantee COHORT RATES 2025-2026

These costs are unique for domestic and would not apply to international

This table represents dependent students attending the fall and spring semesters.

**TOTAL COSTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS**
	KENT CAMPUS, UNDERGRAD, IN-STATE	KENT CAMPUS, UNDERGRAD, OUT-OF-STATE	REGIONAL CAMPUS, UNDERGRAD, IN-STATE***
TUITION/FEES *	$13,446	$23,690	$7,606
BOOKS, COURSE MATERIAL, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT	$800	$800	$800
HOUSING/FOOD ALLOWANCE **	$14,036	$14,036	$3,748
PERSONAL EXPENSES	$2,272	$2,272	$2,272
TRANSPORTATION****	$2,576	$2,576	$2,824
LOAN FEES	$68	$68	$68
CAREER SERVICES FEE	$182	$182	$110
TOTAL	$33,380	$43,624	$17,428

* Expenses directly owed to Kent State University.
**Actual costs may vary. Housing and food allowance for students living off campus is $11,592. Housing and food allowance for students living with parent is $3,748. Off-campus and commuter students do not owe housing and food allowance amounts to Kent State University.
***Based on lower-division Regional Campus, Undergraduate, In-State living with parent.

****Actual costs may vary. Transportation costs for students living independently off campus or with parents is $3,346.

All incoming students prior to fall 2025 and graduate students should follow the instructions below to view their Tuition and Fees. Students can view their cost of attendance in Flashline by following the instructions found under “Your Personal Cost of Attendance – FlashLine” at the bottom of this page.

View Current Tuition Rates

Graduate Student Tuition

*Note: Revisit this page later this spring for graduate student proposed rates for 2025/2026.

Graduate Student Non-Guarantee Tuition Rates 2024-2025

This table represents graduate students attending the fall and spring semesters.

**TOTAL COSTS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS**
	KENT CAMPUS, GRADUATE, IN-STATE	KENT CAMPUS, GRADUATE, OUT-OF-STATE
TUITION/FEES *	$10,706	$19,954
BOOKS, COURSE MATERIAL, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT	$800	$800
HOUSING/FOOD ALLOWANCE **	$11,810	$11,810
PERSONAL EXPENSES	$3,392	$3,392
TRANSPORTATION	$3,868	$3,868
LOAN FEES	$156	$156
TOTAL	$30,732	$39,980

* Expenses directly owed to Kent State University. Based on 9 graduate credit hours.
**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.

Your Personal Cost of Attendance - FlashLine

The cost of attendance consists of tuition and fees, food and housing, books, course materials, supplies, and equipment, transportation and personal expenses for the award period. Of these components, the expenses directly owed to Kent State University include tuition and fees and, for on-campus students, food and housing.

FlashLine's access Point

Log on to FlashLine and select Student from the main menu.
Under Finances, click on Scholarships & Financial Aid.
Click on Financial Aid Dashboard.
Confirm the correct aid year displayed in the upper right corner is the correct aid year.
Click on the Offer tab.
Review the Cost of Attendance based on the "Expected Enrollment Status".

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