Kent State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,934

Cost of attendance at Kent State University at Kent in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,810

Cost of attendance at Kent State University at Kent in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Kent State University at Kent was $18,947. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Kent State

Kent State net price calculator

$18,947

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Kent State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,947	$87	$13,323	$14,744	$18,871	$21,629	$22,382
2021	$19,034	$391 (2%)	$13,793	$15,021	$19,508	$21,662	$22,520
2020	$18,643	$1,091 (6%)	$13,915	$15,374	$19,299	$21,699	$22,051
2019	$17,552	$604 (3%)	$13,088	$15,053	$18,517	$20,361	$20,570
2018	$18,156	$24	$13,616	$15,347	$18,788	$20,846	$21,289
2017	$18,180	$351 (2%)	$14,244	$15,541	$19,100	$21,070	$21,406
2016	$18,531	$425 (2%)	$14,197	$16,428	$19,635	$21,381	$21,656
2015	$18,106	$621 (3%)	$14,701	$16,047	$19,070	$20,732	$21,367
2014	$18,727	--	$15,368	$16,895	$20,086	$21,749	$22,085

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Kent State University at Kent's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$27,954	$1,351 (5%)	$11,934	$14,820	$1,200
2021	$26,603	$596 (2%)	$11,009	$14,394	$1,200
2020	$27,199	$531 (2%)	$11,131	$14,868	$1,200
2019	$26,668	$1,154 (5%)	$10,756	$14,712	$1,200
2018	$25,514	No change	$10,012	$14,302	$1,200
2017	$25,514	$18	$10,012	$14,302	$1,200
2016	$25,532	$6	$10,012	$14,230	$1,290
2015	$25,526	$600 (2%)	$10,012	$14,114	$1,400
2014	$24,926	$1,030 (4%)	$9,816	$13,710	$1,400
2013	$25,956	--	$9,672	$14,864	$1,420

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Kent State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,674 dormitories available to its students at $8,417 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Kent State is $935 per month.
Does Kent State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Kent State for one academic year is $5,666, which works out to $630 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Kent State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Kent State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,020

If living off-campus, with family: $4,790

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,938
How much is Kent State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Kent State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Kent State University at Kent cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$493	$536
For out-of-state students	$853	$999

Housing and Meal

Kent State University at Kent offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Kent State University at Kent for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,666	$8,417	N/A	5,674
2021	$5,500	$7,510	N/A	5,795
2020	$5,248	$7,292	N/A	6,493
2019	$3,870	$6,464	N/A	6,493
2018	$4,040	$6,876	N/A	6,336
2017	$3,960	$6,760	N/A	6,340
2016	$3,870	$6,464	N/A	6,333

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Kent State University at Kent during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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