Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Kent State University at Kent is $12,846 for Ohio residents and $22,316 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 12.95% for Ohio residents and increased by 10.00% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Kent State University at Kent is $14,510 for Ohio residents and $24,548 for out-of-state students which is a 10.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 12.95% for Ohio residents and increased by 10.00% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,772 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.39% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 19.96% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Ohio schools with tuition changes from last year at Ohio colleges tuition change page.
Kent State University at Kent Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,373 $20,287$17,190
2023-2024$12,846$22,316$17,772
Change % 2023-202412.95%10.00%3.39%
2024-2025$14,510$24,548$18,374
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Kent State University at Kent - COA
Kent State University at Kent - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Kent State University at Kent - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $12,483 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $23,352 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Kent State University at Kent is $12,909 for Ohio residents and $24,213 for out-of-state students which is a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Kent State University at Kent Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,071 $22,522$17,190
2023-2024$12,483$23,352$17,772
Change % 2023-20243.41%3.69%3.39%
2024-2025$12,909$24,213$18,374
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Kent State University at Kent - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Kent State University at Kent. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $575 for Ohio residents and $1,021 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $569 for Ohio residents and $1,063 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$509$928
2023-2024$575$1,021
2024-2025$650$1,123
Graduate2022-2023$550$1,025
2023-2024$569$1,063
2024-2025$589$1,102
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Kent State University at Kent - Tuition per Credit Hour
Kent State University at Kent - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Kent State University at Kent and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Kent State University at Kent and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Kent State University at Kent$12,846$22,316
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus$14,081$22,070
University of Toledo$12,377$21,737
Central Michigan University$13,703$14,190
University at Buffalo$10,782$30,572
Ball State University$10,758$28,766

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Kent State University at Kent?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Kent State University at Kent is $56,680 for Ohio residents and $96,036 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,355$13,884$14,434$15,006$56,680
Out-of-State$22,974$23,650$24,347$25,065$96,036
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,884$14,434$15,006$15,601$58,926
Out-of-State$23,650$24,347$25,065$25,803$98,865
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,434$15,006$15,601$16,219$61,260
Out-of-State$24,347$25,065$25,803$26,563$101,778
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,006$15,601$16,219$16,862$63,688
Out-of-State$25,065$25,803$26,563$27,346$104,777
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$15,601$16,219$16,862$17,530$66,211
Out-of-State$25,803$26,563$27,346$28,152$107,864

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $137,610 for Ohio residents and $176,966 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Kent State University at Kent.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$32,818$33,851$34,919$36,023$137,610
Out-of-State$42,436$43,617$44,832$46,081$176,966
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$33,851$34,919$36,023$37,164$141,957
Out-of-State$43,617$44,832$46,081$47,367$181,897
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$34,919$36,023$37,164$38,345$146,451
Out-of-State$44,832$46,081$47,367$48,689$186,969
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$36,023$37,164$38,345$39,565$151,097
Out-of-State$46,081$47,367$48,689$50,049$192,186
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$37,164$38,345$39,565$40,826$155,901
Out-of-State$47,367$48,689$50,049$51,448$197,553

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 86% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $101,022 for Ohio residents and $140,378 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Kent State University at Kent.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,671$24,704$25,772$26,876$101,022
Out-of-State$33,289$34,470$35,685$36,934$140,378
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,704$25,772$26,876$28,017$105,369
Out-of-State$34,470$35,685$36,934$38,220$145,309
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,772$26,876$28,017$29,198$109,863
Out-of-State$35,685$36,934$38,220$39,542$150,381
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$26,876$28,017$29,198$30,418$114,509
Out-of-State$36,934$38,220$39,542$40,902$155,598
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,017$29,198$30,418$31,679$119,313
Out-of-State$38,220$39,542$40,902$42,301$160,965

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Kent State University at Kent.
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Kent State University at Kent 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,846$1,200$17,772$22,316$1,200 $17,772
Graduate$12,483 $1,200$17,772$23,352 $1,200$17,772
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