History
The location of Kent State University is in Kent, Ohio. Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull County, and Tuscarawas County are home to regional campuses. Originally established in 1910 as a teacher-training institution, Kent State University attained university status in 1935. Associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees currently granted by the university. It categorized as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Institution-Extensive and has accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
As “an engine for economic, cultural, and workforce development in the region and beyond,” Kent State University describes itself.
Academics
The College of Arts and Sciences, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, College of Business Administration, College of Communication and Information, College of Education, College of Fine and Professional Arts, College of Nursing, Honors College, School of Technology, and College of Continuing Studies are just a few of the many schools and colleges that make up the University. Biomedical sciences, financial engineering, information architecture, and knowledge management are among the fields with multidisciplinary programs.
Specialized Programs
With pride, Kent State announces that it is home to 74 distinct centers and institutes dedicated to specialized study. These centers are frequently the outcome of business alliances or other chances that university faculty members have access to. Conflict management, bibliography, nuclear research, child development, computational mathematics, liquid crystals, nursing research, speech and hearing, literacy instruction, violence prevention, and workforce development are among the special topics these institutions focus on.
Financial Aid
For undergraduate students, the cost of in-state tuition and fees in 2004–2005 was $7504. Graduate students and out-of-state applicants will incur different fees.
The scholarship opportunities should reviewed between September and December of the year before the application, according to Kent State. There are over 500 scholarship options offered by the University’s various departments alone, so it’s critical for applicants to informed and ready to submit their financial assistance applications. Additionally, it advised of students to submit their FAFSA as soon as possible following January 1. Students can use the university website to access the financial aid application procedure. When it comes to financial aid awards, financial need comes first.
Students
The Liquid Crystal Institute, the Institute for the Study and Prevention of Violence, and the Institute for Bibliography and Editing are just a few of the research centers and institutes that Kent State University possesses in addition to its many classroom, dormitory, and administrative buildings.
The 12-story The Kent State University Library provides physical volumes kept on campus along with electronic catalogs and online databases. It is a part of OhioLink, which enables students to request books online from colleges, universities, and other libraries around Ohio.
Many living-learning communities at Kent State bring students together based on common interests in extracurricular activities and academics. A complete dorm or specific areas inside a dorm can considered a community.
Regional Community
With 30,000 residents, the town of Kent is a mid-sized community 50 miles northeast of Cleveland in northeastern Ohio. It is around 100 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and next to the city of Akron.
Located 500 miles from 55% of the nation’s population, Kent proudly declares itself to be one of the most accessible cities in the nation. In addition, there are several outdoor attractions in the area, such as three separate state parks and Towner’s Woods, a 175-acre park created in 1973. For those with an interest in history, the Portage County Historical Society and Kent Historical Society provide a wealth of information. The Kent State Fashion Museum has dozens of outfits from the 18th to the 20th centuries for those with more eclectic preferences.
Sports
Baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, track & field, and wrestling are offered by NCAA Division I school Kent State University. For women, the sports offered are volleyball, track & field, gymnastics, soccer, softball, basketball, field hockey, and golf. The Golden Flashes is the team’s nickname. The Mid-American Conference is where the University plays.
The university’s cheer squads participate in independent cheerleading events in addition to supporting a variety of sports. A dance squad is also present.
In addition to 143 individual titles, the Kent State University athletic teams have won conference titles in a number of sports, including basketball and baseball. There are fifty-five student athletes who are All-America.