Paying for Kent State University at Kent

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$11,767 3.46%	$20,880 2.92%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,483 3.41%	$23,352 3.69%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Kent State University at Kent (Kent State University at Kent) are $11,767 for Ohio residents and $20,880 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

86% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,147. It could cover 43.81% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,592 for Ohio residents and $30,705 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Kent State University at Kent's 4-year tuition is $49,510 for Ohio residents and $86,548 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $130,440 for Ohio residents and $167,478 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Kent State University at Kent is $11,767 for Ohio residents and $20,880 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.46% for Ohio residents and increased by 2.92% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Kent State University at Kent is $12,175 for Ohio residents and $21,490 for out-of-state students, a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Kent State University at Kent Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,373	$20,287	$17,190
2023-2024	$11,767	$20,880	$17,772
Change % 2023-2024	3.46%	2.92%	3.39%
2024-2025	$12,175	$21,490	$18,374

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,483 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $23,352. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Kent State University at Kent is $12,909 for Ohio residents and $24,213 for out-of-state students , a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Kent State University at Kent Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,071	$22,522	$17,190
2023-2024	$12,483	$23,352	$17,772
Change % 2023-2024	3.41%	3.69%	3.39%
2024-2025	$12,909	$24,213	$18,374

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Kent State University at Kent. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $527 for Ohio residents and $955 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $572 for Ohio residents and $1,066 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$509	$928
	2023-2024	$527	$955
	2024-2025	$546	$983
Graduate	2022-2023	$550	$1,025
	2023-2024	$572	$1,066
	2024-2025	$595	$1,109

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,772 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.39% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 19.96% compared to the previous year.

The Kent State University at Kent's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,739 for state residents and $39,852 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,337 for state residents and $40,450 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Kent State University at Kent
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$11,767
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$20,880
Room & Board	$13,040	$11,810
Personal Expenses	$4,732	$6,560
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$30,739	$31,337
COA (Out-of-State)	$39,852	$40,450

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Kent State University at Kent Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Kent State University at Kent?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Kent State University at Kent is $49,510 for Ohio residents and $86,548 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Kent State University at Kent 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$12,006	$12,250	$12,499	$12,754	$49,510
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,179	$21,481	$21,788	$22,100	$86,548
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$12,250	$12,499	$12,754	$13,013	$50,516
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,481	$21,788	$22,100	$22,416	$87,785
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,499	$12,754	$13,013	$13,277	$51,543
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,788	$22,100	$22,416	$22,736	$89,040
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,754	$13,013	$13,277	$13,547	$52,591
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,100	$22,416	$22,736	$23,061	$90,313
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,013	$13,277	$13,547	$13,823	$53,661
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,416	$22,736	$23,061	$23,391	$91,604

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $130,440 for Ohio residents and $167,478 for out-of-state students.

Kent State University at Kent 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,469	$32,217	$32,984	$33,770	$130,440
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$40,641	$41,448	$42,273	$43,117	$167,478
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$32,217	$32,984	$33,770	$34,577	$133,548
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,448	$42,273	$43,117	$43,979	$170,817
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$32,984	$33,770	$34,577	$35,403	$136,734
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$42,273	$43,117	$43,979	$44,862	$174,231
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$33,770	$34,577	$35,403	$36,251	$140,001
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$43,117	$43,979	$44,862	$45,765	$177,722
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$34,577	$35,403	$36,251	$37,120	$143,350
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$43,979	$44,862	$45,765	$46,688	$181,294

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 86% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $93,852 for Ohio residents and $130,890 for out-of-state students.

Kent State University at Kent 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,322	$23,070	$23,837	$24,623	$93,852
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,494	$32,301	$33,126	$33,970	$130,890
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,070	$23,837	$24,623	$25,430	$96,960
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$32,301	$33,126	$33,970	$34,832	$134,229
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,837	$24,623	$25,430	$26,256	$100,146
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$33,126	$33,970	$34,832	$35,715	$137,643
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,623	$25,430	$26,256	$27,104	$103,413
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,970	$34,832	$35,715	$36,618	$141,134
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,430	$26,256	$27,104	$27,973	$106,762
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,832	$35,715	$36,618	$37,541	$144,706

	In-State	Out-of-State
Kent State University at Kent	$11,767	$20,880
Northern Illinois University	$12,506	$12,506
Ohio University-Main Campus	$13,746	$24,114
Western Michigan University	$15,298	$19,098
University of Akron Main Campus	$12,799	$17,239
Miami University-Oxford	$17,060	$38,124