University Highlights
Kent State's many locations provide a foundation for award-winning learning, teaching and personal growth. They reflect an environment committed to sustainability and wellness.
- 268,000+ Alumni Worldwide
- More than 10,000 career-ready graduates each year
- A Top Public University in the U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report
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 elite 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 major world cities, such as New York City, Geneva and Florence, 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.
- 8 Ohio campuses with 6 other U.S. locations and 4 worldwide locations
- 953 acres on Kent Campus
- 130 academic, administrative, athletic and residence hall buildings comprise Kent Campus
- More than 10,700 employees:
- 2,700+ full- and part-time faculty
- 3,000+ staff members: 2,700+ full-time employees, 360+ part-time employees
- 5,000+ student employees
- 25,000+ Kent Campus undergraduate and graduate students
- 268,000+ alumni worldwide
- More than 170,000 Alumni in Ohio's Workforce (2021)
- Our famous alumni include Steve Harvey, Joshua Cribbs, Jeff Richmond, Julian Edelman, Arsenio Hall, Michael Keaton, and more
- $1 billion, 10-year Kent Campus Facilities Master Plan
- $3.4 billion economic impact
2022
- Kent State Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education throughout University
- Kent State’s Online Master’s in Nursing Program, Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings
- Kent State Awarded The Highest Recognition For Research Universities, The Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification
- Kent State University has received Ohio’s new Collegiate Purple Star designation for its support for veteran and military students.
- Kent State is the Only University in Ohio to Rank Among Nation's Top Employers for Diversity
- Kent State Listed in Best Value Schools’ “24 Best Colleges for Students With Autism in 2022”
- Kent State Receives Prestigious Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Consecutive Year
- Kent State Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools and Best National Universities Lists in 2022 U.S. News Rankings of Best Colleges
2021
- The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year’s record of $2.2 million.
- Kent State Recognized As A ‘Great College To Work For’ For 10th Time, Named To Prestigious Honor Roll For First Time
- The Division of Student Affairs at Kent State has been named one of the 30 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs for 2021 by ACPA-College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
- Kent State University has been ranked in the Top 50 of Study.com’s Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree Programs
- Kent State’s Online MBA – Business Analytics Program Ranks No. 25 and Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 100 by U.S. News in 2021 Best Online Programs Rankings
- Kent State University ranks No. 7 in the 2021 Top Master’s in Public Health ranking by Intelligent.
- Kent State Ranks No. 103 of Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report
- Kent State Receives Prestigious Military Friendly School Honor for 12th Consecutive Year
- Kent State Again Named One of the Nation’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
- Kent State Again Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools List in U.S. News 2022 Best Colleges Rankings
- Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Ninth Consecutive Year
- Kent State Listed in College Choice’s “2021 Best Colleges for Autistic Students”
2020
- KENT STATE COMMUNITY CONTINUES RECORD-BREAKING PHILANTHROPY DURING GIVING TUESDAY:
Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, alumni, friends, faculty and staff came together to raise $2.3 million to support more than 2,300 students during the 2020 Giving Tuesday campaign. - American Council on Education Recognizes Kent State University’s COVID-19 “One Stop Shop” Hub as Model for Others to Follow
- Forbes Ranks Kent State Among Nation's Top Employers for Diversity
- Tree Campus USA for the 12th consecutive year
- Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Eighth Consecutive Year
- Kent State Receives ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ Recognition for Ninth Time. Kent State is one of only three Ohio colleges named to prestigious list
- Kent State Ranks No. 1 in Northern Ohio, No. 4 in Entire State in Forbes’ Best Employers List
- Kent State Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools and Best National Universities Lists in 2021 U.S. News Rankings of Best Colleges
- Kent State Named One of the Nation’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
- Kent State's Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is Ranked in the Top 25 Most Affordable MPH programs according to MPHOnline.
2019
- KENT STATE’S GIVING TUESDAY BREAKS RECORDS FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR:
Supporters give more than $1.6 million during month-long Giving Tuesday campaign, breaking records for the third consecutive year. - Kent State awarded the 2019 Healthy Worksite Gold Level Award by the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) for its healthy worksite practices
- Kent State is one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review®
- Kent State Received the 2019 Keep Ohio Beautiful’s Youth School Group Award
- Kent State Named Bicycle-Friendly University by League of American Bicyclists
- Kent State Named Only Northeast Ohio Institution on Top Public Schools List in 2020 U.S. News Rankings
- Kent State's Cutting Edge College Collaborative Space Ranked 6th on Great Colleges' 50 Best Maker Spaces List
- Kent State Ranks in the Top 100 of Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report
- Tree Campus USA for 11th consecutive year
- Kent State Becomes Voter Friendly Campus
- Kent State Ranked No. 3 on the Top 10 Public Universities On the Rise by College Gazette
- Kent State University has the distinction of ranking among the top five companies nationwide in Forbes recent list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2019.
- Kent State Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
- Kent State received recognition as one of the Top 5 Most Active employers in the country
2018
- Kent State Again Ranked in Coveted Top Tier of Best National Universities by U.S. News
- Tree Campus USA for the 10th consecutive year
- 14 buildings are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified
- Kent State named one of America’s top employers
- Kent State earns Top 10 Most Active Employers Honor
- One of the healthiest universities in the nation
- Kent State ranked high as an LGBTQ-friendly campus 4.5 out of 5 on the Campus Pride Index
- TRANSFORM KSU: A $1 billion, 10-year, Kent Campus Facilities Master Plan
2017
- Kent State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for fifth consecutive year
- Kent State Airport designated as the Airport of the Year
- Kent State a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus as of July 1, 2017
- 36% recycle rate