by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Kent State University at Kent, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Kent were $13,232 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $23,082. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for came to $178 in-state and $178 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,054 | $22,904 |
| Fees | $178 | $178 |
| Total | $13,232 | $23,082 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will Kent State University at Kent charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Kent State University at Kent tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Kent State University at Kent is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Kent State University at Kent Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Kent State University at Kent has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,774 | $20,650 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,304 | $21,410 |
| One Year Ago | $12,674 | $22,144 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,054 | $22,904 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Kent State has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 3.4%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $23,874 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.50%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $13,695. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.51%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $23,893.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,695 | $23,893 |
| In 2 Years | $14,174 | $24,732 |
| In 3 Years | $14,670 | $25,601 |
| In 4 Years | $15,183 | $26,500 |
| In 5 Years | $15,714 | $27,431 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $100,726, or close to $57,722 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Kent State University at Kent, check out the Kent State University at Kent Financial Aid page.
