Kent State University

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Kent State at a Glance

Location:
Kent, OH
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$9,030
Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,418
Room & Board:
$8,376
Full-Time Undergrads:
17,610
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,308
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.kent.edu
Admissions Website:
www.admissions.kent.edu
Financial Aid Website:
www.sfa.kent.edu
Application Deadline:
AugustĀ 1
Acceptance Rate:
72 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
1360–1700
Average ACT Scores:
20–25

Best Things

  • College-town atmosphere
  • Student publications
  • Black squirrels
  • Abundance of green spaces around campus
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Worst Things

  • Parking can be a hassle.
  • Weather is temperamental.
  • Sometimes considered a "suitcase campus"
  • Subpar snow and ice removal
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Education
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Business Management
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley of Northeast Ohio, Kent State exhibits many of the characteristics representative of many a Midwestern college but offers students a distinct experience that most would not trade for anything. Students fall in love with Kent State for a number of reasons, and many consider it a second home. Many graduating seniors are reluctant to leave their undergraduate home, even if they feel well-prepared to tackle the next stage of life. If they could start the college selection process all over again, an overwhelming majority of students would still choose Kent State. No University is perfect, and Kent certainly has its flaws, but there have been incredible improvements within the last few years, and many more are sure to follow.

In describing Kent State, many use the word "underrated," and it's true that the University does not receive nearly as much commendation as it should. Many academic programs are recognized as being among the best in the nation, if not world, and the University and town of Kent offer a myriad of opportunities and experiences for those willing to seek them out. As cliché as it may sound, Kent State's future looks extremely bright, and as the University continues to garner more prestige each year, students, faculty, and administration alike exhibit a general positivity and renewed interest in the school's continued welfare and prominence.

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Off-Campus Dining at Kent State University

Las55407

Registered Nursing (RN) '14

4.6
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Columbiana Campuses

At the Salem Campus there are many places to eat right downtown. You have your pick of fast food restaurants and finer dining. At East Liverpool you have a few places such as the hot dog shoppe and I think there is one or two more restaurants, but if you just go up the freeway one exit to Calcutta there is a Sheets and other fast food places around.

May 15, 2012

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Facilities at Kent State University

Las55407

Registered Nursing (RN) '14

2.7
C+

Not Much in Terms of Facilities

I attend one of Kent State's regional campuses. Actually I have attended classes at two of them: Salem and East Liverpool campuses, however, my degree will be focused at the East Liverpool campus. They have a nice book store in East Liverpool. The bookstore in Salem just got remodeled though and is a lot bigger and nicer. Salem and East Liverpool's libraries are quite small, yet there are many areas deemed "quiet study" areas that are nice to lounge in and get your studying done without anyone being bothersome. Both campuses offer more than one computer lab and they are equipped with many computers. Not once have I found it a problem trying to get a computer. I would say East Liverpool has the larger amount of computers though. Salem campus has a nice big lecture hall that you never have trouble finding a seat in, however I myself am not a fan of a class that is so big that it requires a lecture hall. As far as gyms go... they don't really have any, atleast I don't believe they do. I am not much pf an athletic person. I got to school, attend my classes then usually have to go home and go to work. All in all I would rate Salem/East Liverpool campuses an average grade of C+. They aren't bad campuses, but they could definitely use a little more upgrading.

May 15, 2012

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Inside Scoop at Kent State University

GreenEyes1853

Nursing '14

4.6
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Campus

The campus has tons of stuff you can do or try. Its just the right size too. Not to big but also not to small. I recommend to all future students to take a tour to figure out if Kent is right.

May 14, 2012

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User rating for Kent State University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 937 user reviews.

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