Kent State University
Kent, OH / NCAA I-A
  • Division:
    NCAA I-A
  • Nickname:
    Golden Flashes
  • Colors:
    Gold and Blue
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NCAA I-A
Division
Public, Suburban
College type
Somewhat selective
Academic Selectivity
All others
Athletic Selectivity
16,988
Enrollment (Undergrads)
$12,464
Tutition In-State
$21,570
Tuition Out-of-State
None
Religious Affiliation
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Recruiting Questionnaire
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Camp Brochure
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Recruiting

Football Coaching Staff

  • Nick Faus
    Wide Receivers
    Roster Openings
    Grad Year | Positions
    2025K, LS, P, QB, TE, WR, DE, FB, C, Ath, DT, CB, OT, OG, MLB, OLB, RB, S
  • Mark Carney
    Associate Head Coach/ Tight Ends and Inside Receivers
  • CJ Cox
    Cornerbacks
  • Dave Duggan
    Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
  • Karter Kesner
    Assistant Director of Operations
  • Matt Limegrover
    Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
  • Kody Morgan
    Safeties/Co-Special Teams Coordinator

General Admissions Information
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Office Toll Free Number:
Not Listed
Admissions Phone:
(330) 672-3000
Admissions Email:
admissions@kent.edu
Acceptance Rate:
84%
Total Applicants:
18,085
Open Admissions:
No
Religious Requirements:
No
Full-Time Enrollment (Undergrads):
16,988
Part-Time Undergrads:
4,260
Full-Time Grad Students:
3,139
Part-Time Grad Students:
2,655
Full-Time Retention Rate:
80%

Application

Application data may not be perfectly current. Please confirm deadlines by checking the school's website.
Application Website:
http://www.kent.edu/admissions/undergraduate/financial-aid
Application Fee:
$50
Application Deadline:
August 1
Early Action Deadline:
Not Listed
Early Decision Deadline:
Not Listed

Student Primary Residence

In-State:
80%
Out-of-State:
19%
International:
0%
Unknown:
2%
Common States of Residence:
Ohio,Pennsylvania,Foreign countries,New York,Illinois

Standardized Tests

SAT/ACT Requirement:
Required
Students Submitting SAT:
30%
SAT 25th Percentile:
1020
SAT 75th Percentile:
1210
Students Submitting ACT:
82%
ACT 25th Percentile:
20
ACT 75th Percentile:
26

Financial Aid / Cost

Financial Aid Website:
http://www.kent.edu/admissions/undergraduate/financial-aid
Financial Aid Toll Free Number:
Not Listed
Financial Aid Phone:
(330) 672-2972
Financial Aid Email:
finaid@kent.edu
Receiving Any Financial Aid:
97%
Net Price*:
$18,947
Tuition Instate:
$12,464
Tuition Out of State:
$21,570
Average Housing Costs:
$6,876
Average Meal Plan Cost:
$4,040
Books & Supplies:
$1,200

Scholarships

Federal Grant Aid Amount:
$4,839
Federal Grant Percent:
33%
Institution Grant Aid Amount:
$5,626
Institution Grant Aid Percent:
79%
* - Net price is the average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Academic Information
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Selectivity:
Somewhat Selective
Graduation Rate:
65%
Student Faculty Ratio:
16
Female Professors:
54%
Male Professors:
46%
Study Abroad:
Yes
Teacher Certification:
Yes

Majors Offered

Accounting
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Air Transportation
American Sign Language
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Architecture
Area Studies
Athletic Training, EMT Paramedic and Treatment Professions
Biology
Biotechnology
Botany
Business Economics
Business, Management, and Marketing
Chemistry
Classics and Classical Linguistics
Clinical Sciences
Communication Disorders Sciences
Communications
Computer Engineering Technologies
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis
Construction Management
Criminal Justice, Forensics and Corrections
Dance
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Drama and Stagecraft
Economics
Education
Electromechanical Instrumentation Technologies
Engineering Technologies
English
Entrepreneurial Operations
Ethnic and Group Studies
Finance
Fine and Studio Arts
Foods and Nutrition Services
General Sales and Merchandising
Geography and Cartography
Geology
Germanic Linguistics
Global Studies
Graphic Design, Illustration and Game/Media Design
History
Hospitality Management
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Resources Management
Industrial Engineering
Information Science
International Relations and National Security Studies
Journalism
Legal Support Services
Leisure, Health, Sport and Fitness Studies
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Linguistic Studies
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies
Medical Preparatory Programs
Mental and Social Health Services
Music
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Natural Resources and Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Nursing
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Philosophy
Physical Education, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Physics
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Public Health
Public Relations and Advertising
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Robotic Engineering
Romance Linguistics
Slavic, Baltic, and Albanian Linguistics
Sociology
Special Education
Specialized Sales and Merchandising
Teacher Development Methods
Teacher Development Specific Subjects
Teaching English or French
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Zoology and Animal Biology

Environment
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Sports Offered

Baseball
Cheerleading
Field Hockey
Football
Men's Basketball
Men's Golf
Men's Lacrosse
Men's Track
Softball
Women's Basketball
Women's Golf
Women's Gymnastics
Women's Lacrosse
Women's Soccer
Women's Track
Women's Volleyball
Wrestling

Club Sports

Men's:
Alpine skiing, badminton, baseball, bowling, dodge ball, drill team, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Women's:
Alpine skiing, badminton, bowling, dodgeball, drill team, equestrian, fencing, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Demographics

Male:
37.24%
Female:
62.76%
Out Of State Freshmen:
17%
Female Varsity Athletes:
1.7%
Male Varsity Athletes:
3.1%
African American:
9.12%
Asian:
1.99%
Hispanic:
4.38%
International (Non-Citizen):
3.26%
Multiracial:
4.04%
Native American:
0.12%
Pacific Islander:
0.08%
Unknown:
2.55%
White:
74.44%

Location

Campus Size:
824 (acres)
City:
Kent, OH
Population:
30000
Major City Closest To School:
Akron
Distance Of Major City:
12 (miles)
Closest International Airport:
Akron-Canton
Distance To International Airport:
24 (miles)
Closest Other Airport:
Cleveland
Distance To Other Airport:
30 (miles)

Location Description

1,200-acre campus in Kent (population: 27,906), 10 miles from Akron; branch campuses in Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark County, Trumbull County, and Tuscarawas County. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Cleveland (40 miles). School operates transportation on campus, in Kent, and to Akron, Cleveland, Ravenna, and Stow.

Housing

On Campus Housing Available:
Yes
On Campus Housing Capacity:
6,336
Freshmen Required to Live On Campus:
No
Freshmen Live On Campus:
0%
Housing Types:
Coed dorms, Single-student apartments, Married-student apartments, Special housing for disabled students
Meal Plan Available:
Yes
Fraternities & Sororities:
Y
Number Of Fraternities:
17
Number Of Sororities:
6
Join Fraternities:
0%
Join Sororities:
0%

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports:
Golf, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, All Track Combined, Football
Women's Varsity Sports:
Golf, Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, All Track Combined

ROTC

Air Force ROTC:
Yes
Navy ROTC:
No
Army ROTC:
Yes

NCSA Athletes At This School

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