History
The tragic events of May 4, 1970, had a profound impact on Kent State University, the nation and the world. The university's national leadership role in promoting nonviolence and other democratic values extends to 1971.The center has since been renamed the School of Peace and Conflict Studies.
Education
- Vision
To be a community of change agents whose collective commitment to learning sparks epic thinking, meaningful voice and invaluable outcomes to better our society.
- Mission
We transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression in an inclusive environment.
Research
Our five research strategic institutes/initiatives in Brain Health, Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystals, Environmental Science and Design, Healthy Communities, and Global Understanding build upon the existing strengths among individual researchers and disciplines and unite scholars from diverse backgrounds to pursue current and pressing societal challenges from unique perspectives.
Career
Kent State Geauga and the Regional Academic Center Career Services can help by providing valuable information, advice, and resources about choosing a major and finding a job.Exploratory or undecided-major students are encouraged to visit a career advisor for assistance in choosing a career before they are blocked from class registration by the 45-Hour Credit Policy.
Kent State University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #701 Ranking
- 131 Masters
- 317 Scholarships
- 476 Academic Staff
- 7,952 Students
- 1,988 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Kent State University Overview
Kent State University Scholarships
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Kent State University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 25 reviews
- 5 Star 8 Reviews
- 4 Star 12 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 3 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
- Student Diversity 4.0
- Quality of Student Life 4.3
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I HAVEN'T STARTED YET, BUT BASED ON THE REVIEWS I HAVE GOTTEN IT'S A GOOD SCHOOL
university through the eyes of an Kent student
Istanbul Kent University Department of Psychology respects the differences in ability and experience levels, which are the biggest barriers to academic success in the learning environment. The department strives to keep the teaching quality at a high level to help students improve their academic success. The courses consist of resources carefully selected by the faculty members to enable students to educate themselves on the subject. The staff allows the use of specially designed learning programs and technological tools to solve the learning difficulties experienced by students who exceed the capacity of the classrooms. The department's library is equipped with the latest technology and offers many resources to support students' academic work. Other features of the department include lectures and assignments by faculty members on the subject to help students improve their academic success. As a result, Istanbul Kent University Department of Psychology provides a very effective educational environment to help students aim for a successful academic career. The department offers a variety of resources to enable students to improve their academic achievement. The teaching quality of the department is kept at a high level and specially designed learning programs and technological tools are used to educate students on the subject.
It's given me so many opportunities
This campus has so much to offer. There's so many opportunities for students to widen their knowledge. I feel like I have learned and grown so much in the short amount of time I've been here. On top of that, the surrounding area of Kent is absolutely amazing. So many great places to unwind and get off of campus. If your looking for a school with a great community, on and off campus, this school is it.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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Kent State University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | 701 | 701 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 43 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 794 | 894 | 937 |
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QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1001 | 1001 | 1001 |
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Housing services
Located on 180 acres in New Philadelphia, Kent State Tuscarawas boasts a vibrant and friendly atmosphere with over 2100 students served through credit programming and another 4500 individuals served through non-credit courses offered by the Office of Business and Community Services.
Library services
- Includes instructional, research, historic, and creative materials produced by the University System of Ohio and Ohio's private colleges.
- Directory of music recordings, the C-SPAN video library and television recordings, art images, geological and historic maps and more.
- Request materials from a network of public library systems throughout the state.
Medical services
- Extend dependent coverage up to age 26 for those that do not have another source of employer sponsored health insurance;
- Coverage is required regardless of the adult child’s marital status;
- Coverage is required regardless of the adult child’s residency status or full-time student status.
Campus life
- 7 buildings on a 200-acre campus
- Highly qualified professors
- The Emporium Grille & Market. Get the chicken fingers.
- Yoga, spin and bootcamp at the Rec
- Rock concerts and edgy plays
- Internationally known Featured Speakers
- 100+ study abroad programs
- 20+ student clubs and organizations
- Free and convenient parking
Sports facilities
The Department of Recreational Services at Kent State University offers varying levels of competitive sports for a range of people. Students, faculty/staff and their spouses are eligible for Intramural Sports. Intramural registration is available for teams and free agents. Games are typically once a week, with a championship game to determine each section's winners (and owners of the coveted Intramural Champion T-Shirt!). Intramural sport offerings change each semester.
Accreditation
Kent State University currently has over eighty programs that have sought specialized accreditation through various agencies. For additional information about Kent State University’s accredited programs, read more about specialized accreditation.