Kent State University at Kent Graduate Schools

Kent State University at Kent is a Public, 4 years school located in Kent, OH. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Kent State University at Kent is $12,071 for Ohio residents and $22,522 for out-of-state students. The school has 5,436 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 25,854 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Kent State University at Kent is a Public, 4 years school located in Kent, OH. It is classified as a Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1915 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Kent State University at Kent Directory Information
School NameKent State University at Kent
AddressExecutive Office, 2nd Floor Library, Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone330-672-3000
Webhttps://www.kent.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.kent.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.kent.edu/financialaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Kent State University at Kent is $12,071 for Ohio residents and $22,522 for out-of-state students. The school has 5,436 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 25,854 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 376 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 24 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$22,522
$12,071 for Ohio Residents
Student Population5,436
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs376 graduate programs
(24 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Kent State University at Kent is $12,071 for Ohio residents and $22,522 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $550 for Ohio residents and $1,025 for out-of-state students.
Kent State University at Kent offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
Kent State University at Kent offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)24 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Kent State University at Kent is $12,071 for Ohio residents and $22,522 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.60% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$11,536-$21,524-
2019-2020$11,766-$21,952-
2020-2021$11,766-$21,952-
2021-2022$11,766-$21,952-
2022-2023$12,071-$22,522-
The graduate school tuition & fees of Kent State University at Kent is average compared to public graduate schools in Ohio. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the Ohio graduate tuition is $22,574 (public) / $17,807 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Kent State University at Kent$12,071$22,522
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Ohio Graduate Schools$15,377$18,930
Public$12,758$22,574
Private$17,807
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $19,108 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Kent State University at Kent. On-campus living costs are increased by 4.40% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $15,314. Off-campus living costs are increased by 3.33% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,916$3,458$10,916$3,458
2019-2020$11,706$3,162$11,706$3,162
2020-2021$12,084$3,726$8,796$5,598
2021-2022$12,446$4,020$8,882$5,938
2022-2023$12,676$4,514$8,882$6,432
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $550 for Ohio residents and $1,025 for other students at Kent State University at Kent. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.60% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$525$979
2019-2020$536$999
2020-2021$536$999
2021-2022$536$999
2022-2023$550$1,025
Next table shows the tuition & fees for law school and/or medical schools at Kent State University at Kent.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at Kent State University at Kent
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Podiatry$44,622$2,858$44,632$2,858

Graduate Programs at Kent State University at Kent

Kent State University at Kent offers 222 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,702 students have completed their study at Kent State University at Kent.
Offered Degrees at Kent State University at Kent
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree112121,352
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship540145
Doctor's degree - other30116
Post Bachelor's Degree28877
Post Master's Degree25212
Total222221,702
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Kent State University at Kent by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Applied Behavior Analysis program with 11 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program with 157 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry program with 91 completers.
Kent State University at Kent offers 222 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,702 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,352 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 116 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 77 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 12 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 0 completers-
Pre-Veterinary Studies0-
Architecture [+] 57 completers-
Architecture49$47,800
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning2-
Landscape Architecture3-
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology3-
Communication and Journalism [+] 17 completers-
Communication4-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0-
Journalism13$48,000
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 96 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences7-
Artificial Intelligence0-
Information Technology0-
Human-Centered Technology Design59-
Information Science/Studies1$62,500
Computer Science29-
Education [+] (2 completers) 237 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction8-
Educational Leadership and Administration2$37,000
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration25-
Educational/Instructional Technology24-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods1-
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement4-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education3-
Special Education and Teaching31$39,300
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services16$36,100
Secondary Education and Teaching7-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching2-
Art Teacher Education5-
Health Teacher Education2-
Mathematics Teacher Education4-
Music Teacher Education70-
Reading Teacher Education4-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education11-
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist10-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor8-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 34 completers$37,700
Language Interpretation and Translation31-
German Language and Literature1-
French Language and Literature1-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
Latin Language and Literature1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 completers-
Human Development and Family Studies1-
English Language and Literature [+] 9 completers-
English Language and Literature3-
Creative Writing6-
Library Science [+] (1 completers) 142 completers$36,000
Library and Information Science142$36,000
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 24 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences2-
Botany/Plant Biology0-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology0-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology1-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)0-
Animal Physiology0-
Physiology0-
Exercise Physiology3-
Pharmacology0-
Biometry/Biometrics0-
Ecology1-
Epidemiology17-
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology0-
Neuroscience0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 7 completers-
Mathematics4-
Applied Mathematics3-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6 completers-
Data Science, General0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)6-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 19 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness0$35,200
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management19-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 completers-
Philosophy1-
Physical Sciences [+] 21 completers-
Chemistry4-
Chemical Physics2-
Geology/Earth Science8-
Physics4-
Materials Science3-
Psychology [+] 55 completers-
Experimental Psychology11-
Clinical Psychology0-
Community Psychology0-
Counseling Psychology0-
School Psychology26-
Educational Psychology18-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 23 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies23-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 29 completers-
Public Administration29$50,500
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 32 completers-
Anthropology6-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics3-
Geography3-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography16-
Political Science and Government3-
Sociology1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 61 completers-
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry0-
Commercial and Advertising Art14-
Fashion/Apparel Design7-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5-
Acting4-
Fine/Studio Arts6-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2-
Painting0-
Music History, Literature, and Theory4-
Music Performance15-
Music Theory and Composition3-
Conducting1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 347 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist37-
Athletic Training/Trainer9-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor46-
Public Health75$39,300
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor1-
Medical Informatics8-
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist14-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse157$85,800
Business [+] (4 completers) 114 completers-
Business Administration and Management61$66,700
Transportation/Mobility Management7-
Accounting18-
Business/Managerial Economics0-
Hospitality Administration/Management2-
Knowledge Management3-
Management Science21-
Construction Management2-
History [+] 8 completers-
History8-
Total1,352
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 4 completers-
Communication0-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia4-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Computer Science8-
Education [+] 27 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction7-
Educational Leadership and Administration1-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration7-
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement5-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education0-
Special Education and Teaching1-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services3-
Health Teacher Education2-
Music Teacher Education1-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 4 completers-
Language Interpretation and Translation4-
English Language and Literature [+] 6 completers-
English Language and Literature3-
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)3-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Botany/Plant Biology0-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology1-
Anatomy0-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology1-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)1-
Animal Physiology0-
Physiology2-
Exercise Physiology2-
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences (other)1-
Pharmacology2-
Biometry/Biometrics0-
Ecology2-
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology2-
Neuroscience5-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 8 completers-
Mathematics3-
Applied Mathematics5-
Physical Sciences [+] 21 completers-
Chemistry4-
Chemical Physics4-
Geology/Earth Science2-
Physics9-
Materials Science2-
Psychology [+] 18 completers-
Experimental Psychology6-
Clinical Psychology11$50,400
School Psychology0-
Educational Psychology1-
Social Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Physical and Biological Anthropology1-
Geography6-
Political Science and Government3-
Sociology6-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Music History, Literature, and Theory0-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist1-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor0-
Public Health6-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
Business [+] 4 completers-
Business Administration and Management4-
Organizational Leadership0-
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total145
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 116 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist11-
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry91-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse14-
Total116
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] (1 completers) 2 completers-
Architecture2-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1 completers-
Disability Studies1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Information Science/Studies0-
Education [+] 30 completers-
Education0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration11-
Community College Education1-
International and Comparative Education3-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness1-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism4-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs5-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)4-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3 completers-
Gerontology1-
Business Analytics2-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 11 completers-
Applied Behavior Analysis11-
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods2-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography3-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Music Performance0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (1 completers) 12 completers-
Long Term Care Administration/Management1-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling9-
Medical Informatics2-
Business [+] 13 completers-
Business Administration and Management2-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management9-
Finance and Financial Management Services (other)2-
Knowledge Management0-
Total77
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Information Science/Studies0-
Education [+] 1 completers-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Community College Education0-
Superintendency and Educational System Administration0-
International and Comparative Education0-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1-
Library Science [+] 0 completers-
Library and Information Science0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Gerontology0-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
Applied Behavior Analysis0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Long Term Care Administration/Management0-
Medical Informatics0-
Nursing Education0-
Nursing Administration0-
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing4-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing0-
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing1-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing2-
Critical Care Nursing2-
Palliative Care Nursing0-
Women's Health Nurse/Nursing2-
Total12

Graduate Student Population at Kent State University at Kent

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 5,464 students enrolled into Kent State University at Kent graduate schools where it has total 25,854 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 2,958 full-time and 2,506 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,819 male and 3,645 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,4641,8193,645
Full-time2,9581,1491,809
Part-tme2,5066701,836
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 3,711 White (67.92%), 412 Black/African American (7.54%), 204 Hispanic (3.73%), 184 Asian (3.37%), and 953 students with other races. 695 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,4641,8193,645
American Indian/Native American725
Asian18469115
Black/African American412129283
Hispanic20472132
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander514
White3,7111,0962,615
Two More1173879
Un-Known1295475
Non-resident Alien695358337
Kent State University at Kent offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,647 graduate students (48.44% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,197 graduate students (21.91% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total5,464
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,647
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,197
Not in Online Courses1,620
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Kent State University at Kent. 1,389 students are aged 20 to 24 (25.42% of total students), 323 students are aged above 50 (5.91%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Kent State University at Kent.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,4641,8193,645
Age 20-21922369
Age 22-241,297411886
Age 25-291,6295841,045
Age 30-34931358573
Age 35-39572198374
Age 40-49620162458
Age 50-6430878230
Over 6415510

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