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Kent State University at Kent is a public four-year university in Kent, Ohio, enrolling about 19,320 undergraduates. It admits roughly 86% of applicants, which makes it largely open-access relative to four-year colleges nationally.
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| SAT 25th percentile | 1010 |
| SAT 75th percentile | 1240 |
| SAT midpoint (estimated) | 1120 |
| ACT 25th percentile | 18 |
| ACT 75th percentile | 25 |
| ACT midpoint (estimated) | 21 |
A quarter of enrolled students scored below 1010 and a quarter scored above 1240. Treat 1240 as the target that makes your score a clear strength in this applicant pool, and 1010 as the point below which the rest of your application has to carry more weight.
The two ranges describe the same class, so submit whichever test places you higher in its own range — an ACT 25 and an SAT 1240 are read as equivalent here.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.3% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 19,320 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Setting | Suburb |
| Control | Public |
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $13,232 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $23,082 |
| Room and board | $13,794 |
| Average net price (first-year students) | $20,787 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 28.5% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50.1% |
| Median federal loan debt at graduation | $17,500 |
Net price is the number that matters: $20,787 is what a typical first-year student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Run the college's own net price calculator with your family's numbers before ruling it out on cost.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Graduation rate (6-year) | 63.7% |
| First-year retention | 80.9% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $45,388 |
| Students who are first-generation | 35.9% |
Shares are of bachelor's degrees awarded, so a concentrated list usually signals a college known for those programs.
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Start a free practice test →The middle 50% of enrolled students at Kent State University at Kent scored between 1010 and 1240 on the SAT. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1010 the rest of your application carries more weight.
The middle 50% ACT range at Kent State University at Kent is 18 to 25. Aim for 25 to make the score a clear strength.
Kent State University at Kent admits about 86.3% of applicants according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Published tuition and fees are $13,232 in-state and $23,082 out-of-state, but the average first-year student pays a net price of $20,787 after grant aid.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution. May 2026 release (file published 2026-05-26). Score ranges and costs are reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and can lag the current admissions cycle by a year or more.
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