For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $40,097 and for graduate students it is approximately $36,967.
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
$36,967-$40,097

Kent State University is a public research institution dedicated to enriching lives and communities through discovery, learning, and creative expression within an inclusive setting. Kent State university is renowned for its excellent academics, vibrant learning environments, and outstanding degree programs, it prepares students for successful careers. It is recognized as one of the top public universities in the United States and a significant educational, economic, and cultural asset in Ohio, Kent State holds a position among the top 91 public doctoral universities with high research activity, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Points of Pride
- Kent State University is distinguished for its dedication to groundbreaking research, making significant contributions across various fields.
- Renowned for its exceptional academics, Kent State provides a dynamic learning environment and exceptional degree programs.
- Holding the Carnegie Classification as an R2 institution, Kent State showcases its standing as a major public research university with a strong emphasis on high research activity.
- With academic sites in major global cities like New York City, Geneva, and Florence, Kent State offers students a global perspective and valuable real-world experiences.
- Kent State values its diverse and inclusive campus environment, taking pride in fostering a sense of belonging and celebrating varied backgrounds.
- Through its eight campuses, College of Podiatric Medicine, and academic centres, Kent State offers students meaningful opportunities for real-world experiences.
University Highlights
US News & World Report Ranking
- #86 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- #12 in Top Public Schools
- #161 in Psychology Programs
- #191 in Business Programs
- #227 in National Universities
- #229 in Computer Science
- #254 in Economics
- Serving as a major educational, economic, and cultural resource in Ohio, Kent State plays a pivotal role in shaping the region's development.
- Acknowledged as one of the top public doctoral universities with high research activity, Kent State further solidifies its reputation as a leading institution in the United States.
- Actively participating in community engagement, Kent State contributes to positive social change and addresses both local and global challenges.
- Kent State University takes pride in the accomplishments of its students and alumni, exemplifying a legacy of success and contributions across various fields.
Programs
UnderGraduate
- Actuarial Mathematics - B.S. - STEM Designated
- Advertising
- Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology - B.S. - STEM Designated
- Aeronautics (BS) - STEM Designated
- Aerospace Engineering (B.S.) - STEM Designated
- Africana Studies
- American Sign Language (BA)
- American Sign Language/English Interpreting, BS
- Animation Game Design - B.S. - STEM Designated
- Anthropology, BA
- Anthropology, BS
- Applied Engineering - B.S. - STEM Designated
- Applied Mathematics (BS) - STEM Designated
- Architectural Studies - STEM designated
- Architecture (B.ARCH.)
- Art Education
- Art History
- Athletic Training
- Aviation Maintenance Management - B.S.
- Biology, BA – STEM Designated
- Biology, BS – STEM Designated
- Biotechnology (BS) – STEM Designated
- Botany - STEM Designated
- Business Administration (Business Analytics)
- Business Administration - General Business
- Business Administration Human Resource Management
- Business Administration – Economics
- Business Administration – Entrepreneurship
- Business Administration – Finance
- Business Administration – Marketing
- Business Administration: Accounting
- Chemistry, BA – STEM Designated
- Chemistry, BS – STEM Designated
- Classics
- Communications Studies
- Computer Engineering Technology – STEM designated
- Computer Information Systems – STEM designated
- Computer Science (BA) - STEM Designated
- Computer Science, B.S. – STEM designated
- Construction Management
- Criminology and Justice Studies
- Cybersecurity Engineering- STEM Designated
- Dance
- Dance (BFA)
- Digital Media Production
- Early Childhood Education
- Earth Sciences (BS) – STEM Designated
- Earth Sciences, (B.A.) - STEM Designated
- Economics (B.A.)
- Education - Teaching English as a Second Language
- Educational Studies, BS
- Emerging Media (BFA)
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Design, BFA
- Fashion Merchandising (BS)
- French
- Geography – STEM designated
- Geology, B.A. – STEM designated
- Geology, B.S. – STEM designated
- German
- History
- Hospitality and Event Management - B.S.
- Human Development & Family Studies
- Interior Design (B.A.)
- International Relations (BA)
- Journalism
- Life Science (BSEd) - STEM Designated
- Life Science/Chemistry - B.S.E.
- Long-Term Care Administration - B.S.
- Management - Business Management (BBA)
- Managerial Marketing - B.B.A.
- Mathematics, BA – STEM Designated
- Mathematics, BS – STEM Designated
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - STEM designated
- Mechatronics and Robotics (BS) - STEM Designated
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology (BS) - STEM Designated
- Middle Childhood Education, BS
- Music Composition (B.M.)
- Music Education
- Music Performance –Voice
- Music Piano Performance (BM)
- Music, (B.M.)
- Music, B.A.
- Music: Music Education - Choral Emphasis
- Music: Music Education - Instrumental Emphasis
- Musical Theatre (BFA)
- Neuroscience – STEM designated
- Nursing, BSN
- Nutrition (BS)
- Paralegal Studies (BA)
- Peace and Justice Studies (BA)
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education and Sport
- Physical Science (BA) - STEM Designated
- Physics, BA – STEM Designated
- Physics, BS – STEM Designated
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Psychology - BA
- Psychology - Child Psychology (BA)
- Psychology - Child Psychology (BS)
- Public Health
- Public Health - Concentration in Community Health Education (BS)
- Public Health Studies – School Health Education (BS)
- Public Relations
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Speech Pathology and Audiology, B.S.
- Sport Administration (BS)
- Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology - B.S.
- Sports Medicine - B.S.
- Studio Art
- Theatre Design, Technology and Production - B.F.A.
- Theatre Studies (BA)
- Translation
- Visual Communication and Design Comprehensive, B.F.A.
- Visual Communication Design
Graduate
- Acting - Intended for the Returning Professional - M.F.A.
- Aerospace Engineering, MS – STEM Designated
- Anthropology (M.A.)
- Applied Mathematics - STEM Designated
- Architecture and Environmental Design - M.S.
- Architecture, MArch – STEM Designated
- Art Education, MA
- Art History (MA)
- Audiology - M.A.
- Biological Science – STEM designated
- Biology – STEM designated
- Biomedical Sciences - STEM Designated
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Business Administration: Accounting, MBA
- Business Administration: Business Analytics, MBA – STEM designated
- Business Analytics, MS – STEM designated
- Chemistry (MS) - STEM designated
- Chemistry, M.A. – STEM designated
- Chemistry, MS – STEM designated
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S.
- Communication Studies, MA
- Computer Science (MA)- STEM Designated
- Computer Science (MS) - STEM designated
- Construction Management (MS)
- Counseling (School Counseling)
- Criminology and Criminal Justice, MS
- Cultural Foundations
- Data Science (MS) - STEM designated
- Economics
- Education: Educational Technology
- Educational Psychology (M.A.)
- English, MA
- Ethnomusicology, MA
- Executive MBA
- Exercise Physiology [M.S.]
- Fashion Industry Studies - M.F.I.S.
- Geography
- Geology (MS)
- German, MA
- Health Education & Promotion
- Healthcare Design - M.H.D.
- Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs - M.Ed.
- History, MA
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Journalism and Media Communication
- Latin American Studies (MA)
- M.S. in Emerging Media and Technology
- Materials Science - STEM Designated
- Mathematics for Teachers
- MBA - Finance
- MBA - International Business
- MBA - Management Information Systems
- MBA — Human Resource Management
- Mechatronics Engineering - M.S.
- MS Artificial Intelligence- STEM designated
- Music - Conducting - Choral
- Music - Conducting - Orchestral
- Music - Conducting - Wind
- Music - Music Theory
- Music Composition, MM
- Nutrition, MS
- Performance, MM
- Philosophy, MA
- Physics (MA) - STEM Designated
- Physics, MS – STEM designated
- Political Science (MA)
- Psychological Science (M.A.)
- Public Health (M.P.H.)
- Pure Mathematics-STEM designated
- Reading Education
- Rehabilitation Counseling (M.S.Ed.)
- Research, Measurement and Statistics - M.Ed.
- School Psychology
- Sociology (M.A.)
- Spanish, MA
- Special Education (MEd)
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Sport Administration (MS)
- Studio Art [M.A.]
- Studio Art [MFA]
- Teaching English as a Second Language (MA)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Theatre Design and Technology - M.F.A.
- Translation - M.A.
- Visual Communication Design, MVCD
- Chemistry (MA) - STEM Designated
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
catalog.kent.edu/programs/
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