Kent State
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Founded in 1910 to prepare teachers, Kent State University has grown into one of Ohio's leading public research universities, with eight campuses across Northeast Ohio and locations around the world.
No.1
Top public university in northern Ohio
U.S. News & World Report
Kent State at a Glance
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Kent State is ranked #1 nationally for student support and has earned more awards from NASPA, the national association for student affairs professionals, than most universities in the world.
- Top 5% Research institution in the country
- Largest Total number of graduates in Northeast Ohio
- 185,000+ Alumni in Ohio's workforce
Students choose from 340+ undergraduate and 210+ graduate programs of study. Kent State offers more specialized accredited programs than any other university in northern Ohio.
- 154 Programs with specialized accreditation
- 90+ Fully online degrees and programs
- 200+ Education-abroad programs in more than 60 countries
Kent State is the birthplace of liquid crystal display technology. Its College of Aeronautics and Engineering is home to one of only four Digital Engineering Design Centers for Space Applications in the country.
- $29M Average annual extramural research funding over the past 10 years
- 166+ Active U.S. patents for research
- 22 Pulitzer Prize winners and counting
The Kent Campus spans more than 1,400 acres and is home to 350+ student organizations.
- 24 Residence halls
- 6 Theme communities
- 19 On-campus dining locations
Kent State is Ohio's most affordable university. In 2025-2026, students received more than $375 million in financial aid.
- 93% Of first-year students received financial aid in 2025-2026
- $80M+ In scholarships to first-year students in 2025-2026
- 1 of 32 FirstGen Forward Network Champions nationwide
First Employment After Graduation
93% of bachelor's degree respondents were employed or continuing their education within 12 months of graduating.
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