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 91 public doctoral universities with 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.
Kent is Ohio’s rising college town! There’s plenty to see and do within easy walking distance of the Kent Campus. If you are looking for a hot shot of espresso with a pastry, a quick lunch, or a luxurious dinner with friends, downtown Kent has it all. There’s always something fun happening including live music, festivals, comedy shows, college sports and more. From yoga studios, financial institutions, auto care and shopping, you’ll find everything you need in Kent.
The city of Kent has approximately 28,000 residents and is ideally situated in Northeast Ohio. We enjoy all four seasons through the year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Kent is accessible from neighboring Akron/Canton and Cleveland airports. Check the video below for a virtual tour of downtown Kent!
