Applying to Kent State University at Kent

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
86.65%	1,110

Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate is 86.65% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 22,365 students applied and 19,379 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Kent State University at Kent.

Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate places 37th out of 71 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,110 and the ACT score is 21 at Kent State University at Kent. Kent State University at Kent's SAT score ranks 23rd out of 41 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Kent State University at Kent, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Kent State University at Kent is 86.65% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.08%. 8,947 men and 13,418 women applied to Kent State University at Kent and 7,590 men and 11,789 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,584 men and 2,694 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Kent State University at Kent.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Kent State University at Kent
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	22,365	8,947	13,418	0	0
Admitted	19,379	7,590	11,789	0	0
Enrolled	4,278	1,584	2,694	0	0
Acceptance Rate	86.65%	84.83%	87.86%	-	-
Yield	22.08%	20.87%	22.85%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Kent State University at Kent 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 752 students (18% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 2,172 students (51%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Kent State University at Kent.

The median SAT score is 1,110 with 560 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 610 and 25^th percentile is 500 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 25 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at Kent State University at Kent. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Kent State University at Kent are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Kent State University at Kent
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1000	1110	1230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	560	620
SAT Math	500	550	610
ACT Composite	18	21	25
ACT Math	17	21	25
ACT English	17	21	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Kent State University at Kent 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 4,278 first-year students enrolled in Kent State University at Kent. The proportion of full-time students is 98.76% and part-time students is 1.24%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.03% and women students is 62.97%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Kent State University at Kent.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Kent State University at Kent
	Total	Men	Women
Total	4,278	1,584	2,694
Full-time	4,225	1,559	2,666
Part-time	53	25	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Kent State University at Kent. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Kent State University at Kent.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Kent State University at Kent Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Kent State University at Kent. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Kent State University at Kent.

Admission Information for Applying to Kent State University at Kent
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$50
Graduate Application Fees	$45
Admission Information	www.kent.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.kent.edu/admissions/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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