Tuition & Fees
Paying for college is an important aspect of realizing your academic goals. Kent State's affordable tuition helps you keep costs low as you pursue your education. In addition, Kent State University is ranked as one of top public research universities in the United States. Kent State will provide a high-quality education at an affordable price.
2016 - 2017 Tuition Cost (Fall 2016, Spring/Summer 2017)
* Download 15/16 tuition and fee costs.
The information reflects at a glance, generalized rates and are intended to act as a guide. Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. Detailed information regarding tuition and fees can be found in the University Fee Register located on the Bursar’s website at http://www.kent.edu/bursar/university-fee-register. Other expenses not included in this total include a one-time enrollment fee and the following estimates: books $1,200; transportation $1,458; miscellaneous expenses $2,124.
- Kent Campus: Fall/Spring
- Kent Campus: Per-credit hour
- Regional Campus: Fall/Spring
- College of Podiatric Medicine
This information reflects the cumulative cost for Kent Campus students, closer to what to anticipate on your billing statement, and encompasses tuition, room and board.
Undergraduate
| Ohio Resident | Non-Ohio Resident | |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition1 |
$10,012.00 | $18,376.00 |
|
Room & Board2 |
$10,400.00 | $10,400.00 |
|
Total |
$20,412.00 | $28,776.00 |
1Based on 12-18 semester hours (one academic year, two semesters for a full-time student). Program and special course fees are additional. A $456 per-credit-hour fee applies to all enrolled semester hours above 18 credits.
2Based on a standard double room and basic board plan. Other room types and board plans at different prices are available.
More information on room and board rates can be found on the Housing website.
graduate
| Ohio Resident | Non-Ohio Resident | |
|---|---|---|
|
Tuition1 |
$11,090.00 | $19,362.00 |
Dissertation I – Equal to 6 graduate credit hours: $3,030.00 ($2,527.80 Instructional fee/$442.20 General fee)
Thesis II – Equal to 1/3 of the graduate per credit hour rate: $167.00 ($142.55 Instructional fee/$24.45 General fee)
Dissertation II – Equal to 1/3 of the graduate per credit hour rate: $167.00 ($142.55 Instructional fee/$24.45 General fee)
1 Based on 11-18 credit hours (one academic year, two semesters for a full-time student). Program and special course fees are additional. A $505 per credit hour fee applies to all enrolled semester hours above 18 credits.
International
| Undergraduate | |
|---|---|
|
Tuition & Fees1 |
$18,376.00 |
|
Room & Board2 |
$10,400.00 |
|
Other: Medical Insurance, Books & Supplies3 |
$4,750.00 |
|
Total |
$33,526.00 |
1Based on one academic year, two semesters for a full-time international student. Program and special course fees are additional.
2Based on a standard double room and basic board plan. Other room types and board plans at different prices are available.
3Based on the Student Health Insurance premium for one year. The United States does not have universal health care. For this reason, the university requires all international students to purchase the sponsored student health insurance plan. Under certain criteria, a student may request a waiver of this charge. Total is based on an estimated cost of the required books/supplies for each term.
More information on medical insurance for international students can be found on the University Health Services website.
All international students are required to pay the $20 per semester International Student Activity Fee. The fee is assessed each semester to support the delivery of the various programs ISSS provides to its students.
More information on student health insurance can be found on the University Health Services websiteThe below information reflects the cost per credit hour for Kent Campus students.
* THERE IS NO FLAT RATE FOR SUMMER. THEREFORE, STUDENTS PAY THE PER CREDIT HOUR RATE FOR EACH CREDIT HOUR REGISTERED.
Undergraduate
Ohio Resident
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $382.30 | $73.70 | $456.00 |
| 2 | $764.60 | $147.40 | $912.00 |
| 3 | $1,146.90 | $221.10 | $1,368.00 |
| 4 | $1,529.20 | $294.80 | $1,824.00 |
| 5 | $1,911.50 | $368.50 | $2,280.00 |
| 6 | $2,293.80 | $442.20 | $2,736.00 |
| 7 | $2,676.10 | $515.90 | $3,192.00 |
| 8 | $3,058.40 | $589.60 | $3,648.00 |
| 9 | $3,440.70 | $663.30 | $4,104.00 |
| 10 | $3,823.00 | $737.00 | $4,560.00 |
| 11 | $4,129.00 | $796.00 | $4,925.00 |
| 12-182 | $4,196.30 | $809.70 | $5,006.00 |
Non-Ohio Resident, INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Non-Res. Surcharge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $382.30 | $73.70 | $362.00 | $818.00 |
| 2 | $764.60 | $147.40 | $724.00 | $1,636.00 |
| 3 | $1,146.90 | $221.10 | $1,086.00 | $2,454.00 |
| 4 | $1,529.00 | $294.80 | $1,448.00 | $3,272.00 |
| 5 | $1,911.50 | $368.50 | $1,810.00 | $4,090.00 |
| 6 | $2,293.80 | $442.20 | $2,172.00 | $4,908.00 |
| 7 | $2,676.10 | $515.90 | $2,534.00 | $5,726.00 |
| 8 | $3,058.40 | $589.60 | $2,896.00 | $6,544.00 |
| 9 | $3,440.70 | $663.30 | $3,258.00 | $7,362.00 |
| 10 | $3,823.00 | $737.00 | $3,620.00 | $8,180.00 |
| 11 | $4,129.00 | $796.00 | $3,982.00 | $8,907.00 |
| 12-182 | $4,196.30 | $809.70 | $4,182.00 | $9,188.00 |
In those cases where a student is taking 12-18 hours and attending a Regional campus and the Kent campus concurrently, tuition will be assessed individually for each campus. These individual tuition assessments added together will not exceed the Kent campus 12-18 hour rate during fall and spring terms.
¹ The general fee is mainly used to support student services and operations. Examples include recreation services, athletics, student center, transportation services, and student organizations. There's also a component that provides funding for facilities needs and for investment in off campus and distance learning. Allocations of the general fee revenues are part of the University's annual budget building process.
² A flat rate applies to students taking between 12-18 credit hours. An additional $456 per credit hour is assessed for each credit hour enrolled above 18.
Payment due dates can be found on the Bursar's website
* THERE IS NO FLAT RATE FOR SUMMER. THEREFORE, STUDENTS PAY THE PER CREDIT HOUR RATE FOR EACH CREDIT HOUR REGISTERED.
Graduate
Graduate Ohio Resident Graduate Non-Ohio Resident
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $431.30 | $73.70 | $505.00 |
| 2 | $862.60 | $147.40 | $1,010.00 |
| 3 | $1,293.90 | $221.10 | $1,515.00 |
| 4 | $1,725.20 | $294.80 | $2,020.00 |
| 5 | $2,156.50 | $368.50 | $2,525.00 |
| 6 | $2,587.80 | $442.20 | $3,030.00 |
| 7 | $3,019.10 | $515.90 | $3,535.00 |
| 8 | $3,450.40 | $589.60 | $4,040.00 |
| 9 | $3,881.70 | $663.30 | $4,545.00 |
| 10 | $4,313.00 | $737.00 | $5,050.00 |
| 11-182 | $4,735.30 | $809.70 | $5,545.00 |
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Non-Res. Surcharge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $431.30 | $73.70 | $376.00 | $881.00 |
| 2 | $862.60 | $147.40 | $752.00 | $1,762.00 |
| 3 | $1,293.90 | $221.10 | $1,128.00 | $2,643.00 |
| 4 | $1,725.20 | $294.80 | $1,504.00 | $3,524.00 |
| 5 | $2,156.50 | $368.50 | $1,880.00 | $4,405.00 |
| 6 | $2,587.80 | $442.20 | $2,256.00 | $5,286.00 |
| 7 | $3,019.10 | $515.90 | $2,632.00 | $6,167.00 |
| 8 | $3,450.40 | $589.60 | $3,008.00 | $7,048.00 |
| 9 | $3,881.70 | $663.30 | $3,384.00 | $7,929.00 |
| 10 | $4,313.00 | $737.00 | $3,760.00 | $8,810.00 |
| 11-182 | $4,735.30 | $809.70 | $4,136.00 | $9,681.00 |
Dissertation I – Equal to 6 graduate credit hours: $3,030.00 ($2,527.80 Instructional fee/$442.20 General fee)
Thesis II – Equal to 1/3 of the graduate per credit hour rate: $167.00 ($142.55 Instructional fee/$24.45 General fee)
Dissertation II – Equal to 1/3 of the graduate per credit hour rate: $167.00 ($142.55 Instructional fee/$24.45 General fee)
¹ The general fee is mainly used to support student services and operations. Examples include recreation services, athletics, student center, transportation services, and student organizations. There's also a component that provides funding for facilities needs and for investment in off campus and distance learning. Allocations of the general fee revenues are part of the University's annual budget building process.
² A flat rate applies to students taking between 11-18 credit hours. An additional $505 per credit hour is assessed for each credit hour enrolled above 18.
Regional Campus graduate rates are the same as Kent Campus graduate rates.
Payment due dates can be found on the Bursar's website
* THERE IS NO FLAT RATE FOR SUMMER. THEREFORE, STUDENTS PAY THE PER CREDIT HOUR RATE FOR EACH CREDIT HOUR REGISTERED.
International Undergraduate Students
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Non-Res. Surcharge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $382.30 | $73.70 | $362.00 | $818.00 |
| 2 | $764.60 | $147.40 | $724.00 | $1,636.00 |
| 3 | $1,146.90 | $221.10 | $1,086.00 | $2,454.00 |
| 4 | $1,529.20 | $294.80 | $1,448.00 | $3,272.00 |
| 5 | $1,911.50 | $368.50 | $1,810.00 | $4,090.00 |
| 6 | $2,293.80 | $442.20 | $2,172.00 | $4,908.00 |
| 7 | $2,676.10 | $515.90 | $2,534.00 | $5,726.00 |
| 8 | $3,058.40 | $589.60 | $2,896.00 | $6,544.00 |
| 9 | $3,440.70 | $663.30 | $3,258.00 | $7,362.00 |
| 10 | $3,823.00 | $737.00 | $3,620.00 | $8,180.00 |
| 11 | $4,129.00 | $796.00 | $3,982.00 | $8,907.00 |
| 12-182 | $4,196.30 | $809.70 | $4,182.00 | $9,188.00 |
In those cases where a student is taking 12-18 hours and attending a Regional campus and the Kent campus concurrently, tuition will be assessed individually for each campus. These individual tuition assessments added together will not exceed the Kent campus 12-18 hour rate during fall and spring terms.
¹ The general fee is mainly used to support student services and operations. Examples include recreation services, athletics, student center, transportation services, and student organizations. There's also a component that provides funding for facilities needs and for investment in off campus and distance learning. Allocations of the general fee revenues are part of the University's annual budget building process.
² A flat rate applies to students taking between 12-18 credit hours. An additional $456 per credit hour is assessed for each credit hour enrolled above 18.
All international students are required to pay the $20 per semester International Student Activity Fee. The fee is assessed each semester to support the delivery of the various programs ISSS provides to its students.
More information on international student health insurance can be found on the University Health Services website
Payment due dates can be found on the Bursar's website
*THERE IS NO FLAT RATE FOR SUMMER. THEREFORE, STUDENTS PAY THE PER CREDIT HOUR RATE FOR EACH CREDIT HOUR THEY ARE REGISTERED FOR.
Regional Campus Undergraduate Students
Ohio Resident - Lower Division2
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $240.20 | $17.80 | $258.00 |
| 2 | $480.40 | $35.60 | $516.00 |
| 3 | $720.60 | $53.40 | $774.00 |
| 4 | $960.80 | $71.20 | $1,032.00 |
| 5 | $1,201.00 | $89.00 | $1,290.00 |
| 6 | $1,441.20 | $106.80 | $1,548.00 |
| 7 | $1,681.40 | $124.60 | $1,806.00 |
| 8 | $1,921.60 | $142.40 | $2,064.00 |
| 9 | $2,161.80 | $160.20 | $2,322.00 |
| 10 | $2,402.00 | $178.00 | $2,580.00 |
| 11 | $2,594.00 | $192.00 | $2,786.00 |
| 12-184 | $2,636.50 | $195.50 | $2,832.00 |
Ohio Resident - Upper Division3
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $284.20 | $17.80 | $302.00 |
| 2 | $568.40 | $35.60 | $604.00 |
| 3 | $852.60 | $53.40 | $906.00 |
| 4 | $1,136.80 | $71.20 | $1,208.00 |
| 5 | $1,421.00 | $89.00 | $1,510.00 |
| 6 | $1,705.20 | $106.80 | $1,812.00 |
| 7 | $1,989.40 | $124.60 | $2,114.00 |
| 8 | $2,273.60 | $142.40 | $2,416.00 |
| 9 | $2,557.80 | $160.20 | $2,718.00 |
| 10 | $2,842.00 | $178.00 | $3,020.00 |
| 11 | $3,070.00 | $192.00 | $3,262.00 |
| 12-184 | $3,123.50 | $195.50 | $3,319.00 |
* THERE IS NO FLAT RATE FOR SUMMER. THEREFORE, STUDENTS PAY THE PER CREDIT HOUR RATE FOR EACH CREDIT HOUR THEY ARE REGISTERED FOR.
Non-Ohio Resident - Lower Division2
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Non-Res. Surcharge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $240.20 | $17.80 | $362.00 | $620.00 |
| 2 | $480.40 | $35.60 | $724.00 | $1,240.00 |
| 3 | $720.60 | $53.40 | $1,086.00 | $1,860.00 |
| 4 | $960.80 | $71.20 | $1,448.00 | $2,480.00 |
| 5 | $1,201.00 | $89.00 | $1,810.00 | $3,100.00 |
| 6 | $1,441.20 | $106.80 | $2,172.00 | $3,720.00 |
| 7 | $1,681.40 | $124.60 | $2,534.00 | $4,340.00 |
| 8 | $1,921.60 | $142.40 | $2,896.00 | $4,960.00 |
| 9 | $2,161.80 | $160.20 | $3,258.00 | $5,580.00 |
| 10 | $2,402.00 | $178.00 | $3,620.00 | $6,200.00 |
| 11 | $2,594.00 | $192.00 | $3,982.00 | $6,768.00 |
| 12-184 | $2,636.50 | $195.50 | $4,182.00 | $7,014.00 |
Non-Ohio Resident - Upper Division3
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Non-Res. Surcharge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $284.20 | $17.80 | $362.00 | $664.00 |
| 2 | $568.40 | $35.60 | $724.00 | $1,328.00 |
| 3 | $852.60 | $53.40 | $1,086.00 | $1,992.00 |
| 4 | $1,136.80 | $71.20 | $1,448.00 | $2,656.00 |
| 5 | $1,421.00 | $89.00 | $1,810.00 | $3,320.00 |
| 6 | $1,705.20 | $106.80 | $2,172.00 | $3,984.00 |
| 7 | $1,989.40 | $124.60 | $2,534.00 | $4,648.00 |
| 8 | $2,273.60 | $142.40 | $2,896.00 | $5,312.00 |
| 9 | $2,557.80 | $160.20 | $3,258.00 | $5,976.00 |
| 10 | $2,842.00 | $178.00 | $3,620.00 | $6,640.00 |
| 11 | $3,070.00 | $192.00 | $3,982.00 | $7,244.00 |
| 12-184 | $3,123.50 | $195.50 | $4,182.00 | $7,501.00 |
* THERE IS NO FLAT RATE FOR SUMMER. THEREFORE, STUDENTS PAY THE PER CREDIT HOUR RATE FOR EACH CREDIT HOUR THEY ARE REGISTERED FOR.
NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA & WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA TUITION RATES
NON-OHIO RESIDENT - LOWER DIVISION2
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Non-Ohio Resident Surcharge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $240.20 | $17.80 | $73.00 | $331.00 |
| 2 | $480.40 | $35.60 | $146.00 | $662.00 |
| 3 | $720.60 | $53.40 | $219.00 | $993.00 |
| 4 | $960.80 | $71.20 | $292.00 | $1,324.00 |
| 5 | $1,201.00 | $89.00 | $365.00 | $1,655.00 |
| 6 | $1,441.20 | $106.80 | $438.00 | $1,986.00 |
| 7 | $1,681.40 | $124.60 | $511.00 | $2,317.00 |
| 8 | $1,921.60 | $142.40 | $584.00 | $2,648.00 |
| 9 | $2,161.80 | $160.20 | $657.00 | $2,979.00 |
| 10 | $2,402.00 | $178.00 | $730.00 | $3,310.00 |
| 11 | $2,594.00 | $192.00 | $803.00 | $3,589.00 |
| 12-184 | $2,636.50 | $195.50 | $836.00 | $3,668.00 |
NON-OHIO RESIDENT - UPPER DIVISION3
| Hours | Instructional Fee | General Fee1 | Non-Ohio Resident Surcharge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $284.20 | $17.80 | $73.00 | $375.00 |
| 2 | $568.40 | $35.60 | $146.00 | $750.00 |
| 3 | $852.60 | $53.40 | $219.00 | $1,125.00 |
| 4 | $1,136.80 | $71.20 | $292.00 | $1,500.00 |
| 5 | $1,421.00 | $89.00 | $365.00 | $1,875.00 |
| 6 | $1,705.20 | $106.80 | $438.00 | $2,250.00 |
| 7 | $1,989.40 | $124.60 | $511.00 | $2,625.00 |
| 8 | $2,273.60 | $142.40 | $584.00 | $3,000.00 |
| 9 | $2,557.80 | $160.20 | $657.00 | $3,375.00 |
| 10 | $2,842.00 | $178.00 | $730.00 | $3,750.00 |
| 11 | $3,070.00 | $192.00 | $803.00 | $4,065.00 |
| 12-184 | $3,123.50 | $195.50 | $836.00 | $4,155.00 |
In those cases where a student is taking 12-18 hours and attending a Regional campus and the Kent campus concurrently, tuition will be assessed individually for each campus. These individual tuition assessments added together will not exceed the Kent campus 12-18 hour rate during fall and spring terms.
¹ The general fee is used to fund various non-instructional student and academic support services and operations at the Regional Campuses. Examples include disability services, learning centers, student activities and organizations
² Lower Division includes 10000 and 20000 level courses. Students only taking regional campus lower division courses will not be assessed more than the respective 12-18 hour rate.
³ Upper Division includes 30000 and 40000 level courses. Students only taking regional campus lower and upper division courses will not be assessed more than the respective upper division 12-18 hour rate.
⁴ Students enrolled at both a Regional campus and the Kent campus for more than 18 credit hours will be assessed an additional $456 per credit hour for each credit hour enrolled above 18.
Note: There is an additional $142.00 per credit hour instructional fee for lower division and $98.00 per credit hour instructional fee for upper division fully online regional campuses courses. This fee excludes online courses associated exclusively with the Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Technical Studies, and Associate of Applied Business programs.
Payment due dates can be found on the Bursar's website.
* THERE IS NO FLAT RATE FOR SUMMER. THEREFORE, STUDENTS PAY THE PER CREDIT HOUR RATE FOR EACH CREDIT HOUR THEY ARE REGISTERED FOR.
Graduate Students - Graduate Student rates are based on Kent campus Graduate Rate
Payment due dates can be found on the Bursar's website.
The below information reflects the cost for the College of Podiatric Medicine. The international student activity fee is $20 per semester or $40 for the academic year for international students only.
Ohio Resident
| Cohort Group | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Four Year Program | $37,559.00 |
| Five Year Program ‐ Year 1,2 | $25,050.00 |
| Five Year Program ‐ Year 3, 4, 5 | $37,558.00 |
Non-Ohio Resident
| Cohort Group | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Four Year Program | $37,569.00 |
| Five Year Program ‐ Year 1,2 | $25,058.00 |
| Five Year Program ‐ Year 3, 4, 5 | $37,568.00 |
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