Kent State University

Kent State University is the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report. Kent State also holds the esteemed distinction of being one of only five institutions in Ohio to be recognized as an R1 top-tier research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center and academic sites in locations around the globe – such as New York City; Florence, Italy; and Curitiba, Brazil –Kent State is one of Ohio’s leading public universities and a major educational, economic and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Ohio region it has served since 1910. Kent State is a national leader in award-winning student support services to graduate students. The student body comprises more than 33,500 students, including more than 2,000 international students from 101 countries, and the worldwide alumni family exceeds 273,500. The addition of new learning environments from the sciences to the arts and the development of exciting new academic programs characterize Kent State’s focus on transformational educational experiences.Kent state University Campus sits on 953 acres of land. It is comprised of 130 academic, administrative, athletic and residence hall buildings having more than 10700 employees, 2,700+ full- and part-time faculty, 3,000+ staff members: 2,700+ full-time employees, 360+ part-time employees and 5000 + student employees. Kent State University hosts more than 25000 undergraduate and post graduate students with a successful alumni network of more 273500 alumni worldwide. More than 170,000 Alumni in Ohio’s Workforce, making up 63% of Kent State’s total alumni. The most famous alumni include Steve Harvey, Joshua Cribbs, Jeff Richmond, Julian Edelman, Arsenio Hall and Michael Keaton Kent State University is proud that nearly 9000 degrees and certificates are awarded yearly. Finally Kent State University is a university and institution which makes a positive contribution onto the economy as its total contribution is $5 billion state-wide economic impact. 

What makes Kent State University special?

  • Has 273,500+ Alumni Worldwide
  • Each year, nearly 9,000 Career-Ready students has graduated
  • A Top Public University in The U.S. According To U.S. News & World Report 
  • 16+ Pulitzer Prize Winners And Growing
  • Birthplace Of Liquid Crystal Technology
  • Awarded The Top National Designation For Highest Research Activity
  • Provide 200+ Education-Abroad Programs In More Than 60 Countries
  • 1,300+ Students Representing 116 Countries
  • About 33,000 students enroll in 8-Campus System
  • 8 Men’s Teams And 11 Women’s Teams With 450+ Student-Athletes
  • 11X Jacoby Trophy Winner (2022)
  • 59 Athletes Maintain A Perfect 4.0 GPA
  • 89% Of Respondents Employed Or Continuing Education Within 12 Months
  • Employed Among 500+ Employers

 

8 Ohio campuses with 6 other U.S. locations and 4 worldwide locations

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FASHION
  • Top rankings for the School of Fashion Design and Merchandising:
     #1 Fashion Design School in the Midwest
     #1 Fashion Merchandising School in the Midwest
     #7 Fashion Merchandising School in the U.S.
     #8 Fashion Design School in the U.S. 
  • Kent State’s Fashion School is ranked Top 25 in the world by the popular fashion news site Fashionista in its 2019 rankings report.
     #2 Best Bachelor’s in Fashion Merchandising in the U.S, according to Study.com in 2021.
     #5 Fashion graduate program in the U.S. according to Choice in 2022-2023. 
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
  • Kent State ranks No. 129 on the Best Business Schools: Full-Time MBA list, making it the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio for this category.
  • ⦁ The Master of Business Administration is offered by the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Online MBA Program Ranks #1 in Northern Ohio ⦁ by⦁ U.S. News ⦁ &⦁ World Report
  • The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship (formerly named the College of Business Administration) ranked as one of the nation’s most outstanding Business Schools by the Princeton Review
  • Kent State University’s Online MBA – Business Analytics concentration ranks #25 in the nation by U.S. News  & World Report.
  • Kent State’s Online MBA Ranked #23 In The Nation By The Princeton Review
  • Kent State University’s Online MBA program is ranked #35 in the nation according to Fortune’s Best Online MBA Programs 2021 rankings.
  • The TFE Times rankings of Kent State graduate business programs include: Master of Business Analytics ranked 37th,⦁  Master of Economics ranked 58th ⦁ and Master of Accounting ranked 86th.
ADDITIONAL AWARD-WINNING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
  • Topping off its newest recognitions in 2023, Kent State ranks No. 19 on the Best Rehabilitation Counseling Programs list, making it the highest-ranked institution – public or private – in Ohio.
  • Kent State ranked No. 66 in the Best Nursing Schools: Master’s list, making it the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio for this program.
  • Ranked No. 99 in the Best Education Schools list, once again making it the highest-ranked graduate education school in northern Ohio for this program.
  • Kent State ranked No. 105 in Best Public Health Schools list.
  • Ranked No. 133 in the Best Mathematics Programs list, making it once more the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio for this program.
  • Kent State ranked No. 136 in Best Physics Schools list, making it again the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio for this program.
  • Ranked No. 140 in the Best Earth Sciences Programs list, making it once more the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio for this program.
  • Kent State ranked No. 166 in Best Public Affairs Programs list.
  • Kent State ranked No. 171 in Best Computer Science Schools list.
  • Kent State ranked No. 192 in Best Chemistry Programs list.
  • Top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News ⦁ &⦁ World Report
  • Kent State University ⦁ Ranks⦁ No. 7 in the 2021 Top Master’s in Public Health ranking by Intelligent.
  • Kent State University has been ranked in the Top 50 of ⦁ Study.com’s⦁ Best Theatre Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  • Kent State has the largest university fleet of aircraft (34) in Ohio
  • Kent State University’s Exploratory Program receives national recognition. 
  • Kent State is the highest-ranked public institution in northern Ohio on the Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs list.
  • Kent State’s academic programs are recognized on the Best Undergraduate Business Programs list and the Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs list.

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