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

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

The 2022 cohort prices per YEAR:

Undergraduate Ohio resident tuition: $12,464 | Non-Ohio resident tuition: $21,570
Housing for a double room: $7,780
Dining Services blue meal plan: $4,896

* 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.

Undergraduate: Ohio resident tuition: $12,464 | Non-Ohio resident and international student tuition: $21,570
Undergraduate Regional Campus**: Ohio resident tuition: $7,058 | Non-Ohio resident tuition: $16,164
International undergraduate: $21,570
Graduate: Ohio resident tuition: $9,898 | Non-Ohio resident and international student tuition: $18,448
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.

Find additional tuition and fees information here.

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

Undergraduate Student tuition guarantee COHORT RATES 2022-2023

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 *	$12,304	$21,410	$6,962
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES	$1,200	$1,200	$1,200
ROOM/BOARD **	$12,676	$12,676	$3,426
PERSONAL EXPENSES	$2,094	$2,094	$2,094
TRANSPORTATION	$2,420	$2,420	$2,668
LOAN FEES	$68	$68	$68
CAREER SERVICES FEE	$160	$160	$96
TOTAL	$30,922	$40,028	$16,514

* Expenses directly owed to Kent State University.
**Actual costs may vary. Off-Campus and commuter students do not owe room and board amounts to Kent State University.
***Based on Regional Campus, Undergraduate, In-State living with parent

All incoming students prior to fall 2018 and graduate students should follow the instructions below to view their cost of attendance on FlashLine.

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Graduate Student Tuition

Graduate Student Non-Guarantee Tuition Rates 2022-2023

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 *	$9,898	$18,448
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES	$1,200	$1,200
ROOM/BOARD **	$8,882	$8,882
PERSONAL EXPENSES	$3,242	$3,242
TRANSPORTATION	$3,712	$3,712
LOAN FEES	$150	$150
TOTAL	$27,084	$35,634

* 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 room and board 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 section 3.4 on the Graduate Studies website.

International Tuition and Fees

Kent State offers a highly favorable match between the cost and quality of a college degree.

We offer more than 360 programs at the undergraduate, master’s and PhD levels. There are a variety of merit-based scholarships for eligible first-year international students. When combined, available scholarships have the potential of awarding an international student up to $32,000 towards a four-year undergraduate degree.

Check our Tuition & Fees page or see the chart below for average tuition and living expenses for an international student for one academic year.

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

Estimated Expenses 2022-2023 (Also for Issuing I-20's)

	International Undergraduate (12-18 credits) (Full time for immigration purposes)	International Graduate (calculated at 9 credits) (Full time for immigration purposes)	ESL	American Academy	Aeronautics w/Flight Tech	Master of Architecture, Arch & Env Design, Landscape & Arch, Urban Design, Healthcare Design
Tuition and Fees (1 year, two semesters) - out of state tuition) *	$21,579*	$22,523*	$10,756	$12,000	$41,579	$24,023
Living Expenses (estimated)	$12,676	$12,676	$12,676	$12,676	$12,676	$12,676
Other Costs: Medical Insurance and Books/Supplies (estimated)	$8,161	$8,161	$3,642	$8,161	$8,161	$8,161
Total	$42,416	$43,360	$27,074	$32,837	$62,416	$44,860

* Costs may vary depending on student's individual plan of study.

For issuing I-20's, additional proof of finances must also be provided for dependents as follows:

$4,500 for spouse or other first dependent
$2,500 for each additional dependent

Kent State University requires all international students to purchase the sponsored student health insurance plan. Under certain criteria, a student may request a waiver of this charge.

A very affordable American education

As an international student, you’re qualified for many of Kent State's scholarships, especially if you have a strong academic background.

96% of first-year students receive financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans or employment.
88% of full-time undergraduate students receive financial assistance.
$96+ million in scholarships were offered to incoming first-year students in 2022-2023.
$411+ million in scholarships and financial aid was awarded to over 30,000 students in 2022-2023.

Helpful links

Explore International Student Scholarships for international students.
Review our graduate programs that offer fellowships as well as graduate assistantships.
See our International Student Payment Resource Guide for payment options and instructions.
See information about International Student Health Insurance.

Your Personal Cost of Attendance - FlashLine

The cost of attendance consists 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.

FlashLine's access Point

Log on to FlashLine and select Student from the main menu.
Under Finances, click on Financial Aid.
Click on Financial Aid Awards, select the current aid year from the drop-down menu and Submit.
Click on the Award Overview tab.
Review the Cost of Attendance based on the "Expected Enrollment Status" and terms listed. Amounts are total year amounts and are not broken down by semester.

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