Kent State University : A Top Public University

Kent State University - Overview

  • Introduction

    Kent State University established in 1910 as an institution for training public school teachers. It's a 105 years old university. Kent State is a public research university located in Kent Ohio, United States. It's the 2nd largest university in Ohio. The mission of Kent State University is to discover, create, apply and share knowledge, as well as to foster ethical and humanitarian values in the service of Ohio and the global community. In 2010, KSU is one of the top 200 universities in the world by Times Higher Education.

    It was named a top-10 fashion school in the United States by Runway Magazine. Kent's Business School is nationally known and the Financial Engineering program is ranked 13th in the country. Kent State is today ranked by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 77 public research universities. The only institution in Ohio to offer a degree in Library & Information Science, Kent is ranked 20th by US News & World Report.


    Location & Facilities

    The campus is located on 200 acres. The campus itself includes: Main Hall, Learning Resource Center (Library), Fine Arts Building, Campus Center, Physical Education Facility, The University Center (Professional Education and Conference Center). It is having 8 campuses around the north east Ohio region with main campus in Kent being the largest.

    There is a high density of Fortune 500 companies located within 48 kilometers of the campus, which offer opportunities for internships to enhance students' learning. Students enjoy club sports and the physical education facility offers open gym hours, a basketball and volleyball court, weight room, dance studio, Nautilus equipment, treadmills, stair climbers, elliptical walkers, stationary bikes and a full-service locker room for men and women. Kent State offers 24 residence halls from family housing to individual rooms.

Kent State University

Founded
1910
Intake
Jan, Sep, May
Campus
Kent
Location
800 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240
University Departments

College of the Arts

School of Art

School of Fashion Design and Merchandising

School of Music

School of Theatre and Dance

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Anthropology

Department of Biological Sciences

Department of Chemical Physics (graduate program only)

Department of Chemistry

Department of Computer Science

Department of English

Department of Geography

Department of Geology

Department of History

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies

Department of Pan-African Studies

Department of Philosophy

Department of Physics

Department of Political Science

Department of Psychology

Department of Sociology

School of Biomedical Sciences

College of Business Administration

Department of Accounting

Department of Economics

Department of Finance

Department of Management and Information Systems

Department of Marketing

College of Communication and Information

School of Communication Studies

School of Journalism and Mass Communication

School of Library and Information Science

School of Visual Communication Design

Office of Continuing and Distance Education

College and Graduate School of Education, Health and Human Services

School of Health Sciences

School of Foundations, Leadership & Administration

School of Lifespan Development & Educational Sciences

School of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Studies

College of Nursing

College of Public Health

College of Technology

Top Courses Offered

  • UG BA in Interior Design
  • UG BA in Architectural Studies
  • UG Fine Arts
  • UG Crafts
  • UG Art Education
  • UG Art History
  • UG Fashion Design
  • UG Fashion Merchandising
  • UG BA of Music
  • UG BA in Theater
  • UG Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater (B.F.A in Theater)
  • UG B.F.A in Design & Technology
  • UG B.F.A in Dance
  • UG Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)
  • UG Anthropology (B.A., B.S.)
  • UG Biology (B.A., B.S.)
  • UG Biotechnology (B.S.)
  • UG Botany (B.S.)
  • UG Applied Conflict Management (B.A.)
  • UG Applied Mathematics (B.S.)
  • UG American Sign Language (B.A.)
  • UG American Studies (B.A.)
  • UG Chemistry (B.A., B.S.)
  • UG Classics (B.A.)
  • UG Computer Science (B.S.)
  • UG Conservation (B.S.)
  • UG Economics (B.A.)
  • UG English (B.A.)
  • UG French (B.A.)
  • UG French Translation (B.S.)
  • UG Geography (B.A.)
  • UG Geology (B.A., B.S.)
  • UG German (B.A.)
  • UG German Translation (B.S.)
  • UG History (B.A.)
  • UG Horticulture (B.A.H.)
  • UG Integrated Life Sciences (B.S.)
  • UG International Relations (B.A.)
  • UG Justice Studies (B.A.)
  • UG Latin (B.A.)
  • UG Latin American Studies (B.A.)
  • UG Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
  • UG Medical Technology (B.S.)
  • UG Pan-African Studies (B.A.)
  • UG Paralegal Studies (B.A.)
  • UG Philosophy (B.A.)
  • UG Physics (B.A., B.S.)
  • UG Political Science (B.A.)
  • UG Psychology (B.A.)
  • UG Russian (B.A.)
  • UG Russian Translation (B.S.)
  • UG Sociology (B.A.)
  • UG Soviet and East European Studies (B.A.)
  • UG Spanish (B.A.)
  • UG Spanish Translation (B.S.)
  • UG Teaching English as a Second Language (B.A.)
  • UG Zoology (B.S.)
  • UG Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • UG Communication Studies (B.A)
  • UG Broadcast Journalism (B.S.)
  • UG Magazine Journalism (B.S.)
  • UG Newspaper Journalism (B.S.)
  • UG Electronic Media Management (B.S.)
  • UG Electronic Media Production (B.S.)
  • UG Advertising (B.S.)
  • UG Public Relations (B.S.)
  • UG Information Design (B.S.)
  • UG Photojournalism (B.S.)
  • UG Bachelor degree in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology Computed Tomography (CT)\ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)\ Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS or Ultrasound)\ Nuclear Medicine (NM)\ Radiation Therapy (RTH)
  • UG Exercise Science (B.S.) Exercise Physiology\ Exercise Specialist
  • UG Community Health Education (B.S.)
  • UG B.S.E in Health/Physical Education (HPE)
  • UG B.S.E. in School Health Education
  • UG Integrated Health Studies (B.S.)
  • UG Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics
  • UG Speech Pathology and Audiology (B.S.)
  • UG Education (B.S.)
  • UG Hospitality Management (B.S.)
  • UG Bachelors in Recreation, Park & Tourism Management
  • UG Education (B.S.)
  • UG Bachelor’s in Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS) Gerontology\ Child & Youth Development\ Nursing Home Administration
  • UG Middle Childhood Education (B.S.)
  • UG Physical Education (B.S.) Physical Education Teacher Licensure\ Health and Physical Education\ Human Movement Studies
  • UG Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • UG Public Health (B.S.)Health Care Administration\ Health Promotion and Education\ Environmental/Sanitation (Environmental and Occupational Health)
  • UG Aeronautical Studies (B.S.)
  • UG Aeronautical Systems Engineering (B.S.)
  • UG Air Traffic Control (B.S.)
  • UG Aviation Management (B.S.)
  • UG Flight Technology (B.S.)
  • UG Computer Design, Animation and Game Design (B.S.)
  • UG Applied Engineering and Technology Management (B.S.)
  • UG Computer and Electronics (B.S.)
  • UG Manufacturing Systems (B.S.)
  • UG Technology (B.S.)
  • UG Construction Management (B.S.)
  • UG Technology Education and Licensure (B.S.)
  • PG Master of Urban Studies
  • PG Graduate Certificate in Urban Design
  • PG Master of Music (M.M) Conducting
  • PG Music Education (M.M)
  • PG Performance (M.M)
  • PG Composition (M.A)
  • PG Ethnomusicology (M.A)
  • PG Musicology (M.A)
  • PG Theory (M.A)
  • PG Philosophy (M.A , Ph.D) Music Theory-Composition
  • PG Master of Fine Arts in Theater
  • PG MFA Acting
  • PG MFA Costume Design
  • PG MFA Lighting Design
  • PG MFA Scenic Design
  • PG MFA Theater Technology
  • PG Anthropology (MA, M.S, Ph.D)
  • PG Aquatic Ecology (MS, Ph.D)
  • PG Evolutionary, Systematic and Population Ecology (MS, Ph.D)
  • PG Neurobiology & Behavior (MS, Ph.D)
  • PG Cell & Molecular Biology (MS)
  • PG Microbiology (MS, Ph.D)
  • PG Reproductive Physiology/Endocrinology (MS, Ph.D)
  • PG Behavioral Medicine (MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG Biomedical Mathematics (MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG Cellular & Molecular Biology (MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG Neurosciences (MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG Pharmacology (MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG Physiology (MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG Chemical Physics (MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG Chemistry (MA, M.S, Combined B.S. / M.S, Ph.D.)
  • PG Computer Science (MA, M.S, Combined B.S. / M.S, Ph.D.)
  • PG Geography (MA, Combined B.A. / M.A, Ph.D.)
  • PG English (MA, Ph.D.)
  • PG English for Teachers (MA)
  • PG TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) (MA)
  • PG Geology (MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG History (MA, Ph.D.)
  • PG Justice Studies (MA, Combined B.A. / M.A, Ph.D.)
  • PG Master of Liberal Studies
  • PG Mathematics (M.A., M.S, Ph.D.)
  • PG Financial Engineering (MS)
  • PG Physics (M.A., M.S, Ph.D.)
  • PG Political Science (MA, Ph.D.)
  • PG Policy & Administration (M.P.A)
  • PG Psychology (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
  • PG Sociology (MA, Ph.D.)
  • PG Latin (MA)
  • PG German Literature (MA)
  • PG Spanish Literature (MA)
  • PG French (M.A., Ph.D.)
  • PG Translation Studies (MBA, MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG Executive MBA (Online program)
  • PG Full-time MBA Program
  • PG Professional MBA Program (Evening Classes)
  • PG Accounting (MS)
  • PG Economics (MA)
  • PG Health Care Management Education (EMBA)
  • PG MBA / Master of Architecture
  • PG MBA / Master of Library & Information Science
  • PG Nursing & Business administration (MSN\MBA, Ph.D.)
  • PG Nursing and Public Administration (MSN\MPA, Ph.D.)
  • PG Nursing and Health Care Management (MSN)
  • PG Communication and Information (MA, Ph.D.)
  • PG Media Management (MA)
  • PG Public Relations (MA)
  • PG Public Relations Online (MA)
  • PG Reporting and Editing (MA) Broadcast\ Convergence\ Journalism Educators\ Magazine\ Newspaper
  • PG Exercise Physiology (MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG School Health Licensure (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
  • PG Community Health (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
  • PG Health Education and Promotion (Ph.D.)
  • PG Health Education (Ph.D.)
  • PG Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics
  • PG Speech-Language Pathology (M.A., Combined M.A.-B.S., Ph.D.)
  • PG Audiology (Ph.D.)
  • PG Cultural Foundations (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
  • PG Evaluation & Measurement (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
  • PG Educational Administration (Master, Ph.D.)
  • PG Hospitality and Tourism Management (M.S.)
  • PG Masters in Recreation, Park & Tourism Management
  • PG Sport & Recreation Management (MA)
  • PG Sport Studies (MA)
  • PG Counseling and Human Development Services (MS, Ph.D.)
  • PG Learning and Development (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
  • PG Instructional Technology (M.Ed., Ph.D.)
  • PG Master’s in Gerontology
  • PG Education (MA, M.Ed.)
  • PG Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T)
  • PG Middle Childhood Education (MA, Ph.D.)
  • PG Physical Education (M.Ed.)
  • PG Masters in Reading Specialization
  • PG Curriculum & Instruction (Ph.D.)
  • PG Public Health (MPH, Ph.D.)
  • PG Applied Technology (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
  • PG Aeronautics/Aviation (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
  • PG Computer Technology (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
  • PG Computer and Electronics Technology (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
  • PG Manufacturing Systems (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
  • PG Quality Systems (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
  • PG Sustainable Systems (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
  • PG Technology Education (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
  • PG Technology Management (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
  • PG Information Architecture and Knowledge Management IAKM (M.S.)

Scholarships & Financial Aid for Indian Students

There are over 700 scholarships offered by various Kent State University departments. Kent State University awards financial aid based on financial need and/or merit. More than 85% of Kent State freshman receive some form of financial aid including grants, student loans, parent loans, work-study and scholarships.


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