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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Kent State University at Kent admits about 9 in 10 applicants (86%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 32% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 84%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled17 of 100 · 4,304 students
Admitted, went elsewhere69 of 100 · 16,944
Not admitted14 of 100 · 3,363

The funnel

Applied
24,611
Admitted
21,248
Enrolled
4,304

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (85% and 87%).

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20%

Yield

20% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college20%
20%
← 5%higher than 51% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college86%
86%
← More selectivemore selective than 32% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Kent State University at Kent reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered. Scores are optional. 17% of first-years sent an SAT and 43% an ACT.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Not considered
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Not considered
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Kent State University at Kent
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1125 on the SAT, 45 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1010–1240median 1120
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing510–630median 570
400500600700800
Math500–610median 550
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

17%

submitted SAT

43%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1125
1125
← 900higher than 38% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)