About Kent State University

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.

Kent State University is one of 107 public doctoral universities with very high research activity, as categorized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Kent State is the highest-ranking public university in Northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report. With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College of Podiatric Medicine, a Twinsburg Academic Center and academic sites in major world cities, such as New York City, Geneva and Florence, Kent State is one of Ohio’s leading public universities and a major educational, economic and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Ohio region it has served since 1910.

Program Highlights

• Business School – Kent State is ranked as one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review. Among less than 1% of business schools worldwide to receive dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting.
• Fashion School – Ranked top 25 fashion schools in the world. Study.com published their 2021 rankings, giving Kent State the #2 spot on the list.
• Aeronautics – Along with a rigorous Aerospace Engineering program, Kent State’s flight program is an excellent start for a soaring career.
• School of Theater and dance – Study.com ranked Kent State’s School of Theater and Dance number 50 for best theatre degree programs in the US.
• Architecture – The bachelor’s program at Kent State was ranked #47 on College Factual’s Best Schools for Architecture list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.