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Kent State University - Kent Campus (KSU)
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- Kent, OH 44242
- OPEID College Code: 00305100
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- General Phone: (330) 672-3000
- President: Dr. Lester Lefton
- Website: www.kent.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 22,819
- College Alias: KSU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Kent State University's Mission Statement
The mission of Kent State University is to prepare students for responsible citizenship and productive careers, broaden intellectual perspectives and foster ethical and humanitarian values. Our faculty and staff are engaged in teaching, research, creative expression, service and partnerships that address the needs of a complex and changing world. Kent State's eight-campus network, anchored by the largest residential campus in the region, serves as a key resource for economic, social, cultural and technological advancement. Kent State is a supportive and inclusive learning community devoted to teaching excellence and academic freedom. By discovering and sharing knowledge in a broad array of graduate and undergraduate programs, Kent State University meets the dynamic needs of a global society.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,347 | 6,643 | 10,990 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,568 (82%) | 5,693 (86%) | 9,261 (84%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,440 (40%) | 2,223 (39%) | 3,663 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 183 | 5% |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,256 | 89% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 27% | 21% | 53% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,895 | $3,687 | $1,855 | $4,100 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Number in Default | 414 | 405 | 391 |
| Number in Repayment | 8,269 | 8,270 | 7,309 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,430 | $8,430 | $7,954 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,862 | $15,862 | $15,386 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,140 | $1,090 | $1,030 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,200 | $6,880 | $6,640 |
| Other Expenses | $4,250 | $3,650 | $3,576 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,020 | $20,050 | $19,200 |
| Out of State | $28,452 | $27,482 | $26,632 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,570 | $9,520 | $8,984 |
| Out of State | $17,002 | $16,952 | $16,416 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,570 | $9,520 | $8,984 |
| Out of State | $17,002 | $16,952 | $16,416 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 22,819 Undergraduate: 18,090 Graduate: 4,729
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,930 Female: 13,889
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,429 Female: 10,661
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,501 Female: 3,228
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 18,303 Part-Time: 4,516
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,962 Part-Time: 2,128
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,341 Part-Time: 2,388
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 869 | 4% |
| American Indian | 89 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,718 | 8% |
| Asian | 326 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 312 | 1% |
| White | 18,535 | 81% |
| Unknown | 970 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 274 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,257 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,050 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,419 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,405 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,093 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 748 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,027 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 534 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,699 | 2,816 | 883 |
| Faculty Status | 1,162 | 962 | 200 |
| Tenured Faculty | 538 | 527 | 11 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,046 | - | 1,046 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,504 | 889 | 615 |
| Primarily Instruction | 837 | 222 | 615 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 425 | 415 | 10 |
| Other Professionals | 625 | 536 | 89 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,145 | 976 | 169 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 594 | 457 | 137 |
| Skilled Crafts | 75 | 75 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 401 | 377 | 24 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,953 (831) | $74,487 (440) | $58,475 (391) |
| Professor | $95,844 (194) | $99,431 (151) | $83,246 (43) |
| Associate Professor | $68,803 (230) | $70,298 (122) | $67,115 (108) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,035 (280) | $57,475 (134) | $54,714 (146) |
| Instructor | $41,723 (44) | $42,142 (14) | $41,527 (30) |
| Lecturer | $46,183 (72) | $46,124 (18) | $46,203 (54) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,288 (46) | $59,379 (19) | $62,631 (27) |
| Professor | $92,396 (5) | $73,028 (2) | $105,309 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $72,098 (11) | $72,449 (3) | $71,966 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,023 (17) | $52,990 (8) | $53,053 (9) |
| Instructor | $57,021 (4) | $60,684 (2) | $53,358 (2) |
| Lecturer | $58,699 (2) | $47,260 (1) | $70,137 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,071 (877) | $73,414 (459) | $58,008 (418) |
| Professor | $95,335 (199) | $98,913 (153) | $83,436 (46) |
| Associate Professor | $68,355 (241) | $70,033 (125) | $66,547 (116) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,311 (297) | $56,680 (142) | $54,057 (155) |
| Instructor | $42,134 (48) | $43,081 (16) | $41,660 (32) |
| Lecturer | $46,233 (74) | $45,731 (19) | $46,406 (55) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,754,099 | $2,971,764 | $1,782,335 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 63% | 37% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 399 | 230 | 169 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 399 | 230 | 169 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 72 | 33 | 39 |
| Field Hocky | 21 | - | 21 |
| Football | 111 | 111 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Gymnastics | 21 | - | 21 |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Wrestling | 33 | 33 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $118,864 | $161,338 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $33,289 | $25,328 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 64 | 35 | 29 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 13 | 13 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 12 | - |
| Golf | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 49% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 45% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 55% |
| American Indian | 38% |
| Black | 40% |
| Asian | 58% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 30% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 23% |
| 6 Years | 25% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 107 | 128 |
| Liquor Related | 143 | 302 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 64 | 63 |
| Liquor Related | 33 | 27 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 31 | 25 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 25 | 18 |
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