Kent State University

800 E Summit St, Kent, OH

  • #1001-1200 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 21,746Total Students
  • 1,197Faculty
  • 1,126Int'l Students

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Kent State University is one of America's great public universities. Founded in 1910, Kent State is currently ranked by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 77 public research universities and was recognized by Times Higher Education as being among the top 200 universities in the world. We offer a broad range of acclaimed academic programs and internationally respected faculty and researchers who are dedicated to your success. Approximately 2,000 international students from nearly 100 countries are currently enrolled at KSU. Serious international students who want to get an excellent American education in a safe, easily accessible location choose Kent State University. With a slogan of "Excellence in Action" Kent State offers over 300 degree programs, which include such notable programs as business, history, library science, aeronautics, nursing, liquid crystals, journalism and fashion design. With nearly 30,000 students on the main campus it is one of the largest universities in Ohio. KSU also has one of the oldest and most prestigious honors programs in the United States. There is also a high density of Fortune 500 companies located within 48 kilometers of the campus, which offer opportunities for internships to enhance students' learning. 

About

Kent State University is one of America's great public universities. Founded in 1910, Kent State is currently ranked by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 77 public research universities and was recognized by Times Higher Education as being among the top 200 universities in the world. We offer a broad range of acclaimed academic programs and internationally respected faculty and researchers who are dedicated to your success. Approximately 2,000 international students from nearly 100 countries are currently enrolled at KSU. Serious international students who want to get an excellent American education in a safe, easily accessible location choose Kent State University. With a slogan of "Excellence in Action" Kent State offers over 300 degree programs, which include such notable programs as business, history, library science, aeronautics, nursing, liquid crystals, journalism and fashion design. With nearly 30,000 students on the main campus it is one of the largest universities in Ohio. KSU also has one of the oldest and most prestigious honors programs in the United States. There is also a high density of Fortune 500 companies located within 48 kilometers of the campus, which offer opportunities for internships to enhance students' learning. 

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #801-1000
  • 2019
    #751-800
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #1001-1200
  • 2023
    #1001-1200
  • 2024
    #1001-1200

Student & Staff

Total students
21,746

17%
83%

International students
1,126

57%
43%

Total faculty staff
1,197

169
1028

Total students
21,746

17%
83%

International students
1,126

57%
43%

Total faculty staff
1,197

1028
169
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Campus locations

Kent State University,

800 E Summit St , Kent, OH , United States , 44240

106 Van Campen Hall 625 Loop Road,,

106 Van Campen Hall 625 Loop Road, , Kent , Ohio , United States , 44242

330 University Dr,

330 University Dr , New Philadelphia , Ohio , United States , 44663

6000 Frank Avenue,

6000 Frank Avenue , North Canton , Ohio , United States , 44720

6000 Frank Avenue NW,

6000 Frank Avenue NW , North Canton , Ohio , United States , 44720

6000 Rockside Woods Blvd,

6000 Rockside Woods Blvd , Independence , Ohio , United States , 44131

Ashtabula 3300 Lake Road West,

Ashtabula 3300 Lake Road West , Ashtabula , Ohio , United States , 44004

East Liverpool 400 E. 4th Street,

East Liverpool 400 E. 4th Street , East Liverpool , Ohio , United States , 43920

Geauga-Twinsburg Regional Academic Center 14111 Claridon-Troy Road,

Geauga-Twinsburg Regional Academic Center 14111 Claridon-Troy Road , Burton , Ohio , United States , 44021

Salem 2491 St. Rt. 45 South,

Salem 2491 St. Rt. 45 South , Salem , Ohio , United States , 44460

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