At Kent State University, people hail from every corner of the globe to do work that paves the way for a brighter tomorrow. Here, you’ll find world-class faculty serving as researchers and mentors. Alumni leaders in business, healthcare, education and beyond, and students unafraid to break the mold and push boundaries. Our family is true blue and gold.
- #701 Ranking
- 47 PhDs
- 476 Academic Staff
- 7,952 Students
- 1,988 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- A distinctive blend of teaching, research and creative excellence.
- Active inquiry and discovery that expands knowledge and human understanding.
- Life-changing educational experiences for students with wide-ranging talents and aspirations.
PhD Programmes
Medicine & Health (14)
- Ph.D. Audiology
- Doctorate Audiology
- Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
- Ph.D. Exercise Physiology
- Ph.D. Nursing
- D.N.P. Nursing
- Ph.D. Public Health
Education & Training (13)
- Ph.D. Cultural Foundations
- Ph.D. Educational Psychology
- Ph.D. Music Education
- Ph.D. School Psychology
- Ph.D. Special Education
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (13)
- Ph.D. Applied Mathematics
- Ph.D. Chemistry
- Ph.D. Materials Sciences
- Ph.D. Physics
- Ph.D. Pure Mathematics
Social Sciences (8)
- Ph.D. Applied Geology
- Ph.D. Cultural Foundations
- Ph.D. Geography
- Ph.D. Political Science
- Ph.D. Psychological Science
- Ph.D. School Psychology
- Ph.D. Sociology
Humanities (4)
- Ph.D. English
- Ph.D. History
- Ph.D. Translation Studies
Engineering & Technology (3)
- Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering
- Ph.D. Materials Sciences
- Ph.D. Mechatronics Engineering
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Ph.D. Music Education
Business & Management (2)
- Ph.D. Business Administration
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Ph.D. Sociology
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Ph.D. Computer Science
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
- Ph.D. Exercise Physiology
Journalism & Media (1)
- Ph.D. Translation Studies
About
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.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
701 -100
2022
601 -100
2021
501
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1001
2023
1001
2022
1001
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
-
2023
-
2022
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
794 -56
2022
738
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.
Services
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.
Student Life
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.
Kent State University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for Kent State University.
Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Scholarships applicable to all disciplines (10)
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2023
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2023
CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2023
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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