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Kent State University at Kent Computer Science Programs

Kent State University at Kent is a public institution located in Kent, OH. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Kent State University at Kent Rankings

Kent State University at Kent has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#19 of 24	State — Ohio
Overall Quality	#85 of 99	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#535 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Kent State University at Kent?

Contact information for Kent State University at Kent can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library, Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone:	3306723000
Website:	www.kent.edu/
Admissions:	www.kent.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.kent.edu/fbe-center/scholarships-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Kent State University at Kent?

You can apply to Kent State University at Kent online at: https://www.kent.edu/admissions/apply

Kent State University at Kent is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Kent State University at Kent

Here’s what Kent State University at Kent requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Kent State University at Kent?

Kent State University at Kent has an acceptance rate of 86%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

17% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 43% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Kent State University at Kent, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 630. Math scores were between 500 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1010 to 1240. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Kent State University at Kent ranged between 18 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Kent State University at Kent can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	10,017	8,497	85%
Women	14,594	12,751	87%

Can I Afford Kent State University at Kent?

The average net price after aid at Kent State University at Kent is $19,614. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$12,042
In-State Fees	$178
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,397
Out-of-State Fees	$178
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,220
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,575

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at Kent State University at Kent receive some form of financial aid (4,225 students).

Approximately 77% of students at Kent State University at Kent receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,894 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,559.

Student Loan Debt

50% of Kent State University at Kent undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,541 per year.

Kent State University at Kent Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,455 students enrolled at Kent State University at Kent. Kent State University at Kent is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 19,134 undergraduate students at Kent State University at Kent, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Kent State University at Kent undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	478
Black or African American	1,779
Hispanic	899
White	14,025
American Indian/Alaska Native	38
Two or More Races	822
Non-Resident	765

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Kent State University at Kent are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	3,429
Pennsylvania	365
New York	44
Illinois	36
Michigan	27

Additionally, approximately 4.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Kent State University at Kent Graduate Student Diversity

5,621 of Kent State University at Kent’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Kent State University at Kent, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Kent State University at Kent graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	151
Black or African American	370
Hispanic	207
White	3,293
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	123
Non-Resident	1,365

Online Learning at Kent State University at Kent

Kent State University at Kent offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

11,623 undergraduate students at Kent State University at Kent took at least one online class — of those, 2,371 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,037 students took at least one online class and 2,086 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Kent State University at Kent

These computer science majors are available at Kent State University at Kent, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	80	124	8	212
Computer and Information Sciences, General	2	76	—	78
Computer Systems Analysis	38	—	—	38
Computer Software and Media Applications	1	3	—	4

Academic Programs at Kent State University at Kent

Kent State University at Kent offers 30 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Kent State University at Kent maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.