Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $12,846
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $22,316
- Average Net Price
- $19,614
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 27.4%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $13,040
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $11,810
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $27,086
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $260/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 47.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 49.9%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 27.4%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $14,912 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,386 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $16,772 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $21,202 |
| $110,001+ | $25,263 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families making under $30,000 pay an average of $14,912 annually at Kent State, while those earning over $110,000 face $25,263 per year. That translates to four-year totals ranging from roughly $60,000 to $101,000. The school keeps costs manageable through its public university status and relatively low out-of-state premium of just $9,470 above in-state rates.
Graduates carry a median debt of $24,500, resulting in monthly loan payments around $260. With median earnings of $45,388 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 7% of gross income. Only 15.69% of students receive institutional grants, but those who do get an average of $8,802. Nearly half of all students take federal loans.
Ohio residents from middle-income families get the best deal here. They avoid the out-of-state premium while qualifying for modest need-based aid that keeps total costs under $20,000 annually.
Graduates carry a median debt of $24,500, resulting in monthly loan payments around $260. With median earnings of $45,388 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 7% of gross income. Only 15.69% of students receive institutional grants, but those who do get an average of $8,802. Nearly half of all students take federal loans.
Ohio residents from middle-income families get the best deal here. They avoid the out-of-state premium while qualifying for modest need-based aid that keeps total costs under $20,000 annually.
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