Kent State University at Kent
Kent State University at Kent is a public university and part of the University System of Ohio. There are ten campuses in this school system, including the Kent campus. It was established in 1910 and was originally a teacher training school. The first classes were held during the 1912 school year in various temporary locations throughout the Kent area. The original campus opened in 1913 and now includes 119 buildings spread across over 1000 acres. The university gained national attention in 1970 due to the Kent State shootings. It is now one of the largest universities in Ohio, nearly 40,000 students enrolled each year.
Ten undergraduate and graduate nursing programs are offered at the university. These options include BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. Graduate programs include MSN, DNP, Ph.D., and BSN to Ph.D. The university also offers two paths for licensed practicing nurses – LPN to BSN and LPN to ADN. They also offer a standard ADN program. All options are accredited by the CCNE, while the associate degree program is accredited by the ACEN. The four-year traditional BSN program includes clinical experiences at local hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the northeastern Ohio region. The university also averages a 90% pass rate for the NCLEX-RN exam.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students28,972 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 64 | 486 |
| Master's degree | 24 | 120 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 3 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 68 miles radius of Kent State University at Kent
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University of Akron Main Campus
10 miles away |
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Alliance Career Centre - Robert T. White School of Practical Nursing
19 miles away |
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Kent State University at Geauga
25 miles away |
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Cleveland State University
30 miles away |
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Youngstown State University
36 miles away |
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Penn State Shenango
44 miles away |
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Kent State University at Tuscarawas
47 miles away |
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Kent State University at East Liverpool
54 miles away |
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Kent State University at Ashtabula
58 miles away |
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
68 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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American Podiatric Medical Association, Council on Podiatric Medical Education 01/01/1922 - Current |
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1915 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1989 - Current |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admission
88%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1040 to 1220 |
| ACT | 21 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $456/credit | |
| In State Students | $456/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $818/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $515/credit | |
| In State Students | $515/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $928/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $20,520 | $20,520 | $36,810 |
| ADN | 70 | $31,920 | $31,920 | $57,260 |
| BSN | 125 | $57,000 | $57,000 | $102,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $25,750 | $25,750 | $46,400 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Kent State University at Kent's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,189 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,370 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $1,487 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 79% | $5,626 |
| Federal Student Loans | 69% | $5,781 |
| Private Loans | 9% | $11,780 |
$18,156
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,616 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,347 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,788 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,846 |
| Over $110,000$21,289 |
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Student Population
23,178
Undergrads
5,794
Graduates
17,871
Women
11,101
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
73% |
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Black/African American |
8% |
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Non-resident alien |
7% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing.
