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Kent State University is a leading university located in Ohio. Kent Campus is the central campus of the university, and is positioned on 866 acres of land in a suburban environment.
Kent State University Kent Campus mainly focuses on research and teaching, and is a traditional and residential public research college. Students are awarded medical, doctoral and associate degrees at this university.
Kent State University's athletics teams are known as the Golden Flashes. The university has one club team and more than ten varsity athletic teams. Famous sports personalities like Joshua Cribbs, Ben Curtis, Antonio Gates, Matt Guerrier and Lou Holtz are graduates of this university.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Kent State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 22,819 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Kent State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-American Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Kent State University's Mission Statement
The mission of Kent State University is to prepare students for responsible citizenship and productive careers, broaden intellectual perspectives and foster ethical and humanitarian values. Our faculty and staff are engaged in teaching, research, creative expression, service and partnerships that address the needs of a complex and changing world. Kent State's eight-campus network, anchored by the largest residential campus in the region, serves as a key resource for economic, social, cultural and technological advancement. Kent State is a supportive and inclusive learning community devoted to teaching excellence and academic freedom. By discovering and sharing knowledge in a broad array of graduate and undergraduate programs, Kent State University meets the dynamic needs of a global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Kent State University Kent Campus
Kent, OH 44242-0001
General Phone: (330) 672-3000
http://www.kent.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,046 | business management, marketing, fashion merchandising, accounting, finance, managerial economics, international business, actuarial science, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 867 | special ed, early childhood education, physical education teaching, school counseling, middle school teaching, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 814 | library science, English, political science, general studies, history, sociology, anthropology, geography, ... |
| Media | 360 | communication studies, journalism, radio and television, advertising, public relations, photojournalism |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 345 | registered nursing, various nursing, adult health nursing, community nurse, nurse practitioner, neonatal nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 323 | psychology, community psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, experimental psychology, educational psychology |
| Science | 198 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, physics, geology, zoology, anatomical sciences, chemical physics, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 174 | family studies, food and nutrition, public administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 167 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering | 160 | engineering, industrial engineering |
| Architecture and Planning | 116 | architecture, urban planning |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 114 | systems analyst, information science, computer security |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 109 | parks and recreation management, health and physical education, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Medical Support and Technology | 78 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Design | 69 | fashion design, interior design |
| Fine Arts | 68 | painting, art history and criticism, crafts and folk art |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 56 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Medicine | 51 | medical preparatory, pre-med, neuroscience |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 48 | drama, dance |
| Transportation | 38 | aviation tech, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 23 | conservation |
| Music | 22 | music, music performance, music history and theory, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 18 | visual and performing arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 14 | philosophy |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | industrial production tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Kent State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,841 | 85 |
| Master's degree | 1,198 | 71 |
| Doctor's degree | 177 | 40 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 62 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 18 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Kent State had a total enrollment of 22,819 students (29,311 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 85% |
| Pennsylvania | 8% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Kent State offers campus housing for 6,591 of its 29,311 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Kent, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,364 | 9,854 | 80% | 3,776 | 38% |
| Men | 4,821 | 3,722 | 77% | 1,456 | 39% |
| Women | 7,543 | 6,132 | 81% | 2,320 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 37% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,430 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,862 |
| Room and board | $ 7,500 |
| Room charge | $ 4,580 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,270 |
Financial Aid:
Kent State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 305100)
Kent State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $120,791 | 4 | $99,106 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $76,669 | 6 | $69,588 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $52,865 | 13 | $53,835 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $55,403 | 5 | $44,560 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $70,781 | 28 | $62,022 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 148 | $101,882 | 48 | $85,097 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 125 | $71,980 | 105 | $68,949 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 137 | $58,297 | 156 | $55,132 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $46,574 | 39 | $42,690 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 20 | $46,442 | 52 | $47,140 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 7 | $32,222 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 444 | $75,774 | 407 | $59,623 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 192 | 140 | 332 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Track | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 95 | 133 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Health Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Painting
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Language Interpretation and Translation
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Photojournalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Neuroscience
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Animal Physiology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kent State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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