Kent State University is a public institution of higher learning in Kent, Ohio. Since the school was founded in 1910, Kent State has expanded from a teacher education college to a university with over 300 majors, including masters programs and twenty-three doctoral programs. They have grown to 8 campuses throughout the state, including locations at Ashtabula, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Geauga, and East Liverpool with an enrollment of close to 40,000. Kent State also has a rigorous research program and is known for community involvement.
Key Statistics
• Founded – 1910
• Type – Public
• Undergraduate students Fall 2009 - 33,185
• Graduate/professional students Fall 2009 - 5,272
• Locations - 8 locations in the U.S.: OH - 8
• Application fee - $30
• 2010 - 2011 Tuition $4,515 (undergraduate Ohio resident); fees vary by program
Top Degrees Offered
The most popular bachelor degrees offered at Kent State University are nursing and similar health-related fields, foods, nutrition and wellness, biology, history, English, architecture, education, computer technology, and accounting. Top masters programs include architecture, business administration, education, and engineering. Doctoral programs are offered in the fields of biology and education.
Accreditation
Kent State University is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Several programs are individually accredited by profession-specific boards, including engineering (ABET), veterinary science (AVMA), business (ACBSP), industrial technology (NAIT), and nursing (NLN and the Ohio Board of Nursing Education and Nurse Registration).
Famous Alumni
Notable alumni of Kent State University include Michael Keaton, Alaina Reed Hall, Terrence O’Donnell, Ken Hammond, James Harrison, Dusty Hermanson, and Steve Stone.
