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Kent State University-Kent Campus
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Kent State University-Kent Campus History
Kent State University is located in Kent, Ohio. There are regional campuses located in Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull County, and Tuscarawas County. Kent State University was founded in 1910 as a teacher-training school and received university status in 1935. The University now awards associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is classed as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Institution-Extensive.
Kent State University defines itself as “an engine for economic, cultural, and workforce development in the region and beyond.”
A bill establishing Kent State was signed into law in 1910, and one year following the Alumni Association was formed. Over the next ninety years, the University was witness to some amazing and disturbing events in American history, including the 1970 shooting of four Kent State students by Ohio National Guardsmen. That single event has been ingrained into the University’s culture, and today permeates much of the campus’ institutional life. Other significant events included the appointment of the first black professor and of the first female president in the history of Ohio state universities.
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Kent State University-Kent Campus Academics
The University is composed of a number of different schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, the College of Business Administration, the College of Communication and Information, the College of Education, the College of Fine and Professional Arts, the College of Nursing, the Honors College, the School of Technology, and the College of Continuing Studies. There are interdisciplinary programs in biomedical sciences, financial engineering, and information architecture and knowledge management.
Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in over 200 different majors and minors. These include a wide range of liberal arts and professionally oriented fields, including such fields as English, accounting, American studies, athletic training, conservation, electronics, fashion design, gifted education, hospitality management, interior design, justice studies, medical technology, music education, paralegal studies, predentistry, radiologic and imaging sciences, trade and industrial education, and zoology. Certificate programs are available in approximately 30 fields, many offered through the regional campuses only.
Graduate degrees are offered in the Arts and Sciences, the College of Communication and Information, the Fine and Professional Arts, the Graduate School of Management, College of Nursing, the Graduate School of Education, the School of Technology, and the School of Biomedical Sciences. These include doctoral degrees in applied geology, biological sciences, biomedical sciences, business administration, chemical physics, chemistry, communication studies, computer science, education, English, geography, history, mathematics, music, nursing, physical education, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, and speech pathology and audiology. Master’s degrees are offered in a range of programs and include an MBA, a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), and a Master of Public Health (MPH).
Kent State offers more than 200 programs of study. A focus on liberal arts permeates much of the curriculum, with programs in composition, humanities, the social sciences, fine arts, and the physical sciences at its core. Ten different schools make up the University and are comprised of dozens of academic departments. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest by far, and houses such departments as Anthropology, Jewish Studies, Justice Studies, Pan-African Studies, and Sociology. Other colleges include Business Administration, Communication and Information, Education, Fine and Professional Arts, and Architecture.
Kent State cites various “Points of Pride” regarding its academic offerings, the primary Points being quality of academics, student success, technologies, values, and academic partnerships.
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Kent State University-Kent Campus Unique Programs
Kent State proudly proclaims itself home to 74 different centers and institutes for specialized study. These centers are often the results of private partnerships or other opportunities available to University faculty. The unique areas addressed by these centers include conflict management, bibliography, nuclear research, child development, computational mathematics, liquid crystals, nursing research, speech and hearing, literacy education, violence prevention, and workforce development.
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Kent State University-Kent Campus Financial Aid
In-state tuition and fees for undergraduate students were $7504 in 2004-2005. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.
Kent State encourages applicants to begin reviewing scholarship opportunities between September and December prior to the year of application. The University’s individual departments alone offer more than 500 scholarship opportunities, so it is important for applicants to be knowledgeable and prepared when submitting their financial aid applications. Students are also encouraged to file their FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible. Students can access the financial aid application process via the University’s website. Financial need is the priority concern for financial aid awards.
The University details each student’s eligibility for loans on their notification forms from Financial Aid. In addition to those eligibility statistics, students are allowed to borrow an additional $4,000 in unsubsidized loans (freshmen and sophomores) or $5,000 in unsubsidized loans (juniors and seniors).
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Kent State University-Kent Campus Students
In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory, and administration buildings, Kent State University has a number of research centers and institutes, including the Liquid Crystal Institute, the Institute for the Study and Prevention of Violence, and the Institute for Bibliography and Editing.
The 12 story Kent State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site. It is a member of OhioLink, which allows students to make online requests to borrow books from university, college, and other libraries throughout the state of Ohio.
Kent State is home to a number of living-learning communities, which houses students together based on shared academic and extracurricular interests. A community may consist of an entire dormitory or segments of a dormitory. Students study, play, and live together. Such communities at Kent State include the honors community, science learning community, and the physical education preparation community. Along the same line, Kent State offers themed learning communities such as the wellness community and the professional arts community.
The Recreational Services office at Kent State offers students a multitude of on- and off-campus activities to enjoy, including aquatics, wellness events, and club sports. The University is also home to a thriving Greek community, which can help any student settle in and enjoy the entire college experience.
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Kent State University-Kent Campus Traditions
One of the most unique and quirky events in all of university tradition is the Black Squirrel Festival, where Kent State students and the community commemorate the 1961 introduction of the black squirrel into America from London, Ontario, an event facilitated by one of Kent State’s groundskeepers in the 60s.
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Kent State University-Kent Campus Local Community
The town of Kent is a mid-sized town (population 30,000) located in northeastern Ohio, approximately 50 miles from Cleveland. It is adjacent to the city of Akron, and is approximately 100 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Kent proudly proclaims itself as one of the country’s most reachable cities, located 500 miles from 55% of the country’s population. It is also home to a great deal of outdoor attractions, including Towner’s Woods, a 175 acre park established in 1973; and three different state parks. The Portage County Historical Society and Kent Historical Society offer a good deal of education to the historically curious. For the more cosmopolitan tastes, the Kent State Fashion Museum is home to dozens of costumes from the 18th to the 20th centuries. And for the kid in everyone, Six Flags Worlds of Adventure is a Six Flags/Sea World partnership that includes 750 acres of amusement adventures.
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Information Summary
Ranks 739th overall and 26th in Ohio
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
79.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$21,020 |
| Admission
Success rate |
84% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
24 / 1170 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
72% / 41% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
22,697 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Kent State University-Kent Campus?
Ranks 881st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $8,430 | $8,430 | $15,862 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $384 | $384 | $722 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,968 | $8,968 | $15,980 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $408 | $408 | $728 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $21,020 | $21,020 | $28,452 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $9,570 | $9,570 | $17,002 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,570 | $9,570 | $17,002 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,954  $8,430 |
$7,954  $8,430 |
$15,386  $15,862 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,030  $1,140 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,640  $7,200 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,576  $4,250 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 10,990 (4,347 male / 6,643 female) |
| Admitted | 9,261 (3,568 male / 5,693 female) |
| Admission rate | 84% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,663 (1,440 male / 2,223 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,530 (1,376 male / 2,154 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 133 (64 male / 69 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 22,697 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Kent State University-Kent Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Kent State University-Kent Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Mid-American Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 695th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 89% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 581st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 5% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 460 / 580 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 460 / 590 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 920 / 1170 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 6,489 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,410 |
| Board Fee | $2,790 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Kent State University-Kent Campus Ranks 1273rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,897 | 983 |  26% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,907 | 832 |  22% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,035 | 1,818 |  49% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,599 | 2,400 |  64% |
| Any financial aid type | 3,190 |  85% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Kent State University-Kent Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 417 | 354 | 771 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 552 | 1,153 | 1,705 |
Hispanic | 113 | 174 | 287 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 115 | 206 | 321 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 26 | 57 | 83 |
White Non-Hispanic | 7,231 | 11,403 | 18,634 |
Race Unknown | 434 | 462 | 896 |
| Total | 8,888 | 13,809 | 22,697 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Kent State University-Kent Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | 15 | 19 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 105 | 202 | 307 |
Hispanic | 11 | 24 | 35 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 39 | 55 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 5 | 9 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,200 | 1,854 | 3,054 |
Race Unknown | 32 | 45 | 77 |
| Total | 1,372 | 2,184 | 3,556 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Kent State University-Kent Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 | 181 | 406 | |
| 34 | 266 | 300 | |
| 45 | 235 | 280 | |
| 110 | 111 | 221 | |
| 44 | 176 | 220 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Kent State University-Kent Campus Ranks 767th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $64,628 ($72,007 male / $56,751 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 856 (442 male / 414 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 317 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $18,247,679 |
Kent State University-Kent Campus Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Kent State University (also known as Kent, Kent State or KSU) is a major public research university located in Kent, Ohio, United States, which is about 40 miles southeast of Cleveland, 12 miles east of Akron, and 30 miles west of Youngstown. Kent (grandson of Marvin Kent, the namesake for the city of Kent) in what was then the eastern edge of Kent. The school was later named Kent State Normal College, then Kent State College (after it was authorized to issue Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees), and finally Kent State University after it received university status in 1935. Her tenure at Kent State was marked by the university’s heightened profile both nationally and internationally, as well as the infusion of millions of dollars into many of Kent State’s research programs. Greek Life Fraternities: Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Delta Chi, Delta Lambda Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Delta Upsilon, Kappa Alpha Psi, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Tau, Phi Sigma Kappa, Sigma Chi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Nu, Sigma Tau Gamma, Tau Kappa Epsilon Sororities: Alpha Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Chi Omega, Sigma Sigma Sigma Student Government: Kent Interhall Council, Undergraduate Student Senate, Graduate Student Senate, Student media Kent State University has 35 residence halls and 13 Learning Communities. The staff of the Daily Kent Stater is made up entirely of undergraduate and graduate students, most of which are enrolled in Kent State’s journalism program. Residence Life Learning Communities: A Community of Entrepreneurs (ACE) College of Business Colleagues (CBC) CCI Commons Centennial Leadership Academy Education Learning Community (ELC) EXCEL Global Passport Community Honors Hall Literacy and Independence for Family Education (LIFE) Pathways Physical Education Professional Learning Community (PEPLC) Science Learning Community (SLC) Quest Halls: Allyn, Altmann, Apple, Beall, Centennial A, Centennial B, Centennial C, Centennial D, Centennial E, Centennial F, Clark, Dunbar, Engleman, Fletcher, Harbourt, Heer, Johnson, Koonce, Korb, Lake, Leebrick, Manchester, McDowell, McSweeney, Metcalf, Munzenmayer Musselman, Olson, Prentice, Stewart, Stopher, Van Campen, Verder, Wright Kent State’s sports teams are called the Golden Flashes. Kent State and Akron’s men’s basketball rivalry has always been close, with Kent State holding a narrow 62-57 edge in the overall series. Kent State is the only school in the conference to not only have both its men’s and women’s basketball teams play in their respective conference tournament title games in the same year (a feat that has occurred four times: 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2006), but also to win the tournament title in the same year and advance to the NCAA Championships. With a population of 27,906 the city of Kent offers a suburban yet accessible setting for Kent State University. According to Kent’s FYE website Kent State’s school colors were originally orange and purple until a local laundry washed the basketball uniforms in hot water and turned them gold and blue. The Kent State University Press is the publishing arm of Kent State University. The Kent State University Press’s imprint is controlled by an Editorial Board composed of Kent faculty scholars. Center Rockwell Hall and Fashion Museum Tri-Towers Residence Hall Complex Math Building Student Center (at night) Main Library Old/Front Campus Buildings May Fourth Memorial (at night) May Fourth Parking Lot Markers Main Library (at night) Brain Sculpture Cement Kent on Front Campus Tri-Towers (at night) Eastway Center (Bowling, Dining, Residence halls) Kent Hall (back view) Cartwright Hall Centennial Court Residence Halls (at night) 2004 Flash Facts.
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