Kent State University at Kent Acceptance Rate
Kent, Ohio · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 22,365
- Admitted
- 19,379
- Yield
- 22.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate has risen from 84.4% in 2014–15 to 86.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 16,125 to 22,365 (+39%) over that period.
Its 86.6% rate makes Kent State University at Kent more selective than about 28% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 15%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.9% for women vs 84.8% for men, a 3.1-point gap). Kent State University at Kent has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 22.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 16,125 | 13,607 | 84.4% | 4,272 |
| 2015–16 | 15,772 | 13,369 | 84.8% | 4,334 |
| 2016–17 | 16,145 | 13,782 | 85.4% | 4,357 |
| 2017–18 | 15,538 | 13,598 | 87.5% | 4,292 |
| 2018–19 | 16,337 | 13,944 | 85.4% | 4,396 |
| 2019–20 | 16,308 | 13,950 | 85.5% | 4,307 |
| 2020–21 | 18,085 | 15,269 | 84.4% | 3,870 |
| 2021–22 | 19,881 | 17,359 | 87.3% | 4,050 |
| 2022–23 | 20,369 | 17,929 | 88% | 4,281 |
| 2023–24 | 22,365 | 19,379 | 86.6% | 4,278 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 13,418 | 11,789 | 87.9% |
| Men | 8,947 | 7,590 | 84.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–620 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 500–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 51% |
How Kent State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate?
Kent State University at Kent's acceptance rate is 86.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (19,379 admitted of 22,365 applicants).
Is Kent State University at Kent test optional?
Kent State University at Kent is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kent State University at Kent?
Kent State University at Kent received 22,365 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 19,379.
What SAT score do you need for Kent State University at Kent?
Admitted students at Kent State University at Kent typically scored 500–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kent State University at Kent getting harder to get into?
Kent State University at Kent has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84.4% in 2014–15 to 86.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.kent.edu/.