Kent State University
Kent, United States
- 1910
- Founded
- Not listed
- Global Rank
- 33,000+
- Total Students
- 10%
- International Students
- 24
- Programs
About Kent State University
Kent State University (KSU) is a distinguished public research university founded in 1910 in Kent, Ohio, nestled within the vibrant Akron-Cleveland metropolitan corridor of Northeast Ohio. Awarded the prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification for Very High Research Activity (placing it among the top research universities in the nation), Kent State is globally acclaimed for the Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising (consistently ranked among the Top 5 fashion schools in the United States with study centers in New York City and Florence, Italy), the College of Aeronautics and Engineering (operating the largest university flight training fleet in Ohio at Kent State University Airport), the pioneering Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute (AMLCI, the historic birthplace of LCD display technologies), the College of Nursing, and the School of Media and Journalism in Franklin Hall. Spanning an expansive 866-acre suburban main campus anchored by the iconic 12-story University Library tower, Kent Student Center, and the scenic University Esplanade, Kent State educates more than 25,000 students on the Kent Campus and locks in comprehensive educational expenses through the Kent State Tuition Guarantee.
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$23,895 / year (International Undergraduate with 4-Year Tuition Guarantee) | ~$22,000 / year (Graduate)Fees vary by course and degree level.
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Kent, United States
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