Kent State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Kent State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
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 20:1. 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
517
10-19
956
20-29
675
30-39
298
40-49
115
50-99
157
100+
77
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:
82%
First-year retention rate
49%
4-year grad rate
64%
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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
85.8
155.64
225.48
295.32
365.16
435
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
- Architecture 73
Area
- Comparative Group Studies 0
- African-American/Black Studies 0
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 144
- Zoology/Animal Biology 49
- Neuroscience 18
- Biotechnology 12
- Botany/Plant Biology 2
- Biochemistry 1
- Neuroscience 1
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 270
- Fashion Merchandising 214
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 140
- Finance, General 112
- Accounting 89
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 19
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 19
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 17
- Construction Management, General 3
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
- Finance, General 3
- Accounting 3
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
- Business Administration and Management, General 1
- Business/Managerial Economics 0
- Management Science 0
- Franchising and Franchise Operations 0
Communication
- Communication, General 124
- Communication and Media Studies 124
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 71
- Journalism 43
- Public Relations/Image Management 25
- Advertising 20
- Advertising 1
- Radio and Television 0
- Photojournalism 0
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 79
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 37
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 1
- Computer Science 1
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 1
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 143
- Education, General 44
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 41
- Special Education and Teaching, General 33
- Social Studies Teacher Education 28
- Art Teacher Education 19
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 18
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14
- Mathematics Teacher Education 12
- Music Teacher Education 11
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 7
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 7
- Health Teacher Education 2
- Chemistry Teacher Education 0
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Construction Engineering 53
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 18
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 13
- Industrial Engineering 8
- Electrical and Computer Engineering 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 19
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 15
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician 13
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 3
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 63
- English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 52
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
- American Sign Language (ASL) 12
- Language Interpretation and Translation 9
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 8
- Spanish Language and Literature 8
- French Language and Literature 5
- American Sign Language (ASL) 1
- Spanish Language and Literature 1
- Russian Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 0
- Latin Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 435
- Public Health, General 108
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 55
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 27
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 18
- Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist 9
- Long Term Care Administration/Management 6
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4
- Athletic Training/Trainer 0
History
- History, General 27
- History, General 3
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 118
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 9
Legal Professions And Studies
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal 18
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 89
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 17
- Financial Mathematics 9
- Applied Mathematics, General 6
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 19
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 19
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 19
- Human Computer Interaction 15
- Business Analytics 8
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 8
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
- International/Globalization Studies 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 52
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 25
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 89
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 42
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 6
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 6
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 25
- Geology/Earth Science, General 16
- Physics, General 8
Psychology
- Psychology, General 344
- Psychology, General 14
- Performance and Sport Psychology 0
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 38
- Sociology, General 30
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 25
- Anthropology, General 19
- International Relations and Affairs 12
- Geography 11
- Sociology, General 7
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 5
- Anthropology, General 3
- Political Science and Government, General 2
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 88
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 0
- Remote Aircraft Pilot 0
- Air Traffic Controller 0
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 0
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fashion/Apparel Design 115
- Design and Visual Communications, General 86
- Interior Design 62
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 42
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 26
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 17
- Commercial Photography 15
- Musical Theatre 12
- Music Technology 11
- Music, General 8
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8
- Dance, General 7
- Commercial and Advertising Art 4
- Music, General 1
- Painting 0
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry 0
- Visual and Performing Arts, General 0
- Digital Arts 0
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