Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1010–1240

Median ~1130

Acceptance rate

86%

Enrollment

19,320

ACT middle 50%

18–25

What the numbers say about Kent State University at Kent

The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 1010 to 1240. A planning score near or above 1280 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 560 Reading and Writing and 550 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 86% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 64% completion rate and $45,388 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$13,232

Tuition (out-of-state)

$23,082

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$45,388

4-year completion rate (150% time)

64%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1010 and 1240. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1280 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1240 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1130 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1010 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Kent State University at Kent's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Florida Atlantic University	Boca Raton, FL	1040–1200	66%
University of Nevada-Reno	Reno, NV	1060–1290	74%
University of Colorado Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	1010–1220	97%
Murray State University	Murray, KY	940–1170	86%
University of South Dakota	Vermillion, SD	1130–1320	99%
Brigham Young University-Hawaii	Laie, HI	960–1190	47%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Kent State University at Kent?

Kent State University at Kent's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1010–1240, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1280 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate?

Kent State University at Kent's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 86%.

How much does it cost to attend Kent State University at Kent?

In-state tuition is approximately $13,232 and out-of-state is approximately $23,082. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Kent State University at Kent test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Kent State University at Kent's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.kent.edu

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