Kent State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Kent State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
49%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Kent State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 21:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
593
10-19
1,086
20-29
684
30-39
267
40-49
96
50-99
146
100+
78
Honors Programs
Kent State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Kent State's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Kent State University:
80%
First-year retention rate
49%
4-year grad rate
66%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Kent State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
90.6
166.68
242.76
318.84
394.92
471
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 94
Area
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 3
- African-American/Black Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 127
- Zoology/Animal Biology 43
- Neuroscience 17
- Biotechnology 10
- Botany/Plant Biology 7
- Biochemistry 0
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 253
- Fashion Merchandising 232
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 154
- Finance, General 122
- Accounting 95
- Construction Management, General 52
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 26
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 23
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 21
- Management Science 5
- Business/Managerial Economics 0
- Franchising and Franchise Operations 0
Communication
- Communication and Media Studies 129
- Communication, General 129
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 67
- Journalism 45
- Advertising 29
- Public Relations/Image Management 23
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
- Photojournalism 0
- Radio and Television 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 79
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 36
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 11
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 10
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 136
- Education, General 74
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 56
- Special Education and Teaching, General 47
- Social Studies Teacher Education 20
- Art Teacher Education 18
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 15
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 11
- Mathematics Teacher Education 11
- Music Teacher Education 10
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 8
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 5
- Health Teacher Education 4
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 0
- Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 10
- Industrial Engineering 5
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 5
- Electrical and Computer Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 14
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 11
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 7
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician 5
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 0
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 61
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 82
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 11
- Language Interpretation and Translation 9
- Spanish Language and Literature 8
- American Sign Language (ASL) 7
- French Language and Literature 3
- German Language and Literature 1
- Russian Language and Literature 0
- Latin Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 471
- Public Health, General 126
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 73
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 18
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 15
- Athletic Training/Trainer 9
- Long Term Care Administration/Management 4
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4
- Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist 3
History
- History, General 31
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 144
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal 5
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 107
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 6
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 14
- Financial Mathematics 7
- Applied Mathematics, General 5
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- International/Globalization Studies 4
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 0
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 31
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 19
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 62
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 42
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 10
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 25
- Geology/Earth Science, General 20
- Physics, General 7
Psychology
- Psychology, General 337
- Performance and Sport Psychology 0
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 46
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 22
- Anthropology, General 21
- Sociology, General 20
- Geography 10
- International Relations and Affairs 7
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 81
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 0
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 0
- Air Traffic Controller 0
- Remote Aircraft Pilot 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fashion/Apparel Design 102
- Commercial and Advertising Art 97
- Interior Design 53
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 46
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 22
- Musical Theatre 17
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 16
- Music, General 15
- Commercial Photography 9
- Music Technology 9
- Dance, General 8
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
- Visual and Performing Arts, General 0
- Digital Arts 0
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry 0
- Painting 0
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