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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 20:1
Full-Time Student Population 20,286
Part-Time Student Population 4,841
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 886
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 682
Total FT Faculty 886
Average Faculty Salary $71,266
Full-Time Retention Rate 78%
Part-Time Retention Rate 55%
Transfer-Out Rate 26%
Graduation Rate 49%
Programs/Majors Offered 126
Average Course Load 15 credits (5 courses)
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 51%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 42%
  • 50 or More Students: 7%

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Though Kent State is a large university, it doesn’t mean professors ignore students, but it does mean that students will have to take the initiative if they really want to excel in their academics. The majority of freshman classes are taught in large lecture halls, with more in-depth classes being taught in smaller, more manageable class sizes. Despite popular belief, most professors speak English as their first language. The lower-division classes are mostly taught by graduate students, and nearly all of the upper-division classes are taught by PhDs. Students really won’t dive into their major classes until sophomore and junior years, after they’ve finished their liberal arts requirements. Many of the lower-division classes aren’t too difficult, and students don’t have too many problems balancing their social lives with their academic lives.

Most Kent State professors really know what they’re talking about and have real-life experience in their areas of study. This means Kent State students will have a large network of contacts, which is a plus when looking for those dreaded internships. Many of the programs at Kent State are some of the best in the state and are starting to become more selective to increase their prestige. Far too many Kent State students slip by with average grades and drunken weekends, so those who put a little extra work into their academics will find they have a definite advantage.

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Academics at Kent State University

cmazzon2

'12

Political Science and Government

3.5
B

Interesting Professors, but Not a Lot of Variety

I'm a political science major with a concentration in international relations. I have had very good professors throughout my college life in this area, however the topics which they offer for this major I feel are limited. This is a fairly broad topic, so I think there could be more offered in the area of international studies.

Feb 08, 2012

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Academics at Kent State University

elizabethkswann

'14

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3.5
B

KSU Academics

Most professors are nice and will help you with the understanding of class materials. All of them are deeply knowledgeable about the courses they teach.

Jan 20, 2012

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Academics at Kent State University

jshaum

'13

Veterinary Technician and Assistant

4.6
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Veterinay Technician Program

At Kent State Tuscarawas, the vet tech program is very difficult. The class only begins with 24 students which is nice for small lab sizes! You have to take all the required courses at a high workload if you wish to finish in the intended time of two years. You have to take the max amount of credit hours allowed and many cannot handle the work load. I am now in my second semester of my first year and we are now down to 13 students due to failure and dropout rates!!! Although it is a difficult program, after every class you leave feeling like you know more now then you did before! I have learned a lot in one semester and if it is something you are passionate about, you will succeed!

Jan 13, 2012

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Architecture and Environmental Design
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Communication and Information (Schools of Information Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, and Visual Communication Design)
  • College of Education, Health, and Human Services (Schools of Exercise, Leisure, and Sport; Family and Consumer Studies; and Speech Pathology and Audiology)
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Technology
  • College of the Arts (Schools of Art, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Music, and Theatre and Dance)
  • Honors College
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Certificate
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 4%
  • Library and Information Science: 2%
  • Psychology: 2%
  • Registered Nursing (RN): 4%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study Main library or satellite libraries
Did You Know?

Kent State is the third largest university in Ohio.

Kent State broadcast journalism student Dave Holmes used his skills to win ESPN’s Dream Job in 2005.

Freshmen can use the “Freshmen Forgiveness” program to retake classes in which they received a “D” or “F” their first year, and only the best grade is calculated into their cumulative grade point average.

There are more than six award-winning publications on campus including the Daily Kent Stater, the independent student newspaper, and the magazines Fusion (LGBT), Uhuru (African American), Artemis (women’s issues), The Burr (general interest), and Luna Negra (literary). These publications are open to anyone, regardless of major.

Students at the School of Fashion Design and Merchandising have created clothing for companies such as Target and JCPenny.

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