{"id":34583,"date":"2020-09-04T06:00:16","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T10:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theedadvocate.org\/?p=34583"},"modified":"2020-09-04T06:00:16","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T10:00:16","slug":"kent-state-university-admissions-everything-you-want-to-and-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entelechy.app\/kent-state-university-admissions-everything-you-want-to-and-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent State University Admissions: Everything You Want to and Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
Overview of Kent State University<\/strong><\/p>\n Kent State University is a public research university situated in Kent, Ohio. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. A robust student\/faculty ratio backs students, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations.<\/p>\n Enrollment<\/strong><\/p>\n Cost of Attendance Information<\/strong><\/p>\n Financial Aid Information<\/strong><\/p>\n Academic Programs Offered<\/strong><\/p>\n Retention and Graduation<\/strong><\/p>\n NCAA Athletic Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n Overview of Kent State University Admissions<\/strong><\/p>\n Kent State University accepts over three-quarters of applicants and has a somewhat selective admissions process. Students whose SAT\/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university\u2019s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.<\/p>\n Admissions Data\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n During the 2018-19 admissions phase, Kent State University had an acceptance rate of 85%. For every 100 students who submitted applications, 85 students gained admission, making Kent State’s admissions process somewhat competitive.<\/p>\n SAT Requirements and Scores<\/p>\n Kent State requires that applicants provide either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions phase, 28% of admitted students provided SAT scores. This admissions data reveals to us that most of Kent State’s admitted students fall within the\u00a0top 35%\u00a0on the SAT. 50% of students admitted to Kent State scored between 520 and 620 on the evidence-based writing section, while 25% scored below 520 and 25% scored above 620. 50% of admitted students scored between 510 and 590 on the math section, while 25% scored below 510, and 25% scored above 590. Applicants with a cumulative SAT score of 1210 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Kent State.<\/p>\n ACT Requirements and Scores<\/p>\n During the 2018-19 admissions phase, 84% of students provided ACT scores. This admissions data reveals to us that most of Kent State’s admitted students fall within the\u00a0top 49%\u00a0on the ACT. The median 50% of students admitted to Kent State received a cumulative ACT score between 20 and 25, while 25% scored above 25, and 25% scored below 20.<\/p>\n GPA<\/p>\n In 2019, the mean GPA for incoming Kent State freshmen was 3.31. Successful applicants to Kent State have primarily high B grades.<\/p>\n Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Kent State University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Kent State University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.<\/p>\n Texas State University, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Georgia State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Northridge<\/p>\n Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re a competitive candidate for Kent State University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.<\/p>\n Pace University, University of North Texas, San Jose State University, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Washington State University<\/p>\n Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Kent State University. If you improve your GPA and SAT\/ACT scores, you\u2019ll be a competitive candidate.<\/p>\n University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy, Hofstra University, Auburn University, Temple University, Seton Hall University<\/p>\n Applying to Kent State University<\/strong><\/p>\n Application Deadline: <\/strong>May 1<\/p>\n Undergraduate Admissions Website: https:\/\/www.kent.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Undergraduate Application Link(s): https:\/\/www.kent.edu\/admissions\/undergraduate\/new-freshmen<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n Graduate Admissions Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.kent.edu\/graduatestudies\/admissions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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