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Students & Campus Life

Student Overview

Kent State students often say that the university gives them sense of belonging, a feeling that they fit. No matter their gender, race or ethnicity, there’s a place for everyone to find their purpose and thrive. Our strong academic programs and nationally recognized faculty help set Kent State apart and make the choice to enroll here an easy one.

96% of Freshmen received financial assistance in 2023-2024
200+ education abroad programs in more than 60 countries
350+ student organizations

Our students are comprised of individuals from across the globe. They will find that they belong here among their peers, learning from the best faculty possible.

Students at a Glance

Requirements, Assistance & Freshmen

Work & Academics

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About 33,000 enrolled in 8-campus system
- Nearly 32,000 undergraduate students
- 25,000+ Kent Campus undergraduate/graduate students
- 8,000+ Regional Campus students
1 in 3 students is first generation
6% international students from over 100 countries.
16% Kent State undergraduate minority students:
Additional ethnicity/race data:
- 1.9% Asian
- 0.07% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 3.2% Not reported

View Student Diversity Data

Class of 2026

Students studying

4,251 Enrolled Freshmen
- 1,445 First Generation Students
3.50 Average GPA
- 14% Honors College
38 States Outside of Ohio Represented
22 Countries Represented

Overall Assistance

96% percent of freshmen received financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans or employment in 2023-2024
$86+ Million in Scholarships Offered to Incoming Freshmen in 2023-2024
$400+ million is awarded annually in scholarships and financial aid
�� has received Ohio’s new Collegiate Purple Star designation for its support for veteran and military students
72% of full-time undergraduate students receive financial assistance in 2023-2024
The Flashes Go Further Scholarship is a one-of-a-kind program that helps qualifying Ohio students graduate free of debt for tuition and general fees

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Academics

Student Ratios

19:1 Student-to-faculty ratio (Kent Campus)
92% of classes have 50 students or fewer.
More than 53% of classes have 20 or fewer students.

Top Majors

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Exploratory
Psychology
Business management
Fashion merchandising
Criminology & justice studies
Biological sciences
Nursing technology
Public health
Early childhood education

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Library & information science
Podiatric medicine
Public health
Music education
Community mental health counseling
User experience design
Business administration
Computer science
Higher education administration & student affairs

Work

5,000+ student employees

24 residence halls housing over 6,000 students
15 living-learning programs
18 on campus dining locations, including one really awesome food truck
350+ clubs and organizations
- PRIDE! Kent is the longest-operating LGBTQ+ student organization in the United States
- Kent State’s Black United Students (BUS) is one of the oldest Black student organizations in the country
1,000 programs, activities, and on-campus events
- 16 fraternities
- 8 sororities
- 6 culturally based
153,000 square feet of state-of-the-art fitness amenities at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center
More than 70 machines in the 7,000-square-foot fitness facility available at the Tri-Rec