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Kent State University
(KSU)
Part of University System of Ohio
About
Kent State University (KSU) is a public research university in Kent, Ohio, United States. The university includes seven regional campuses in Northeast Ohio located in Ashtabula, Burton, East Liverpool, Jackson Township, New Philadelphia, Salem, and Warren, along with additional regional and international facilities in Cleveland, Independence, and Twinsburg, Ohio; New York City; and Florence, Italy...
Kent State University (KSU) is a public research university in Kent, Ohio, United States. The university includes seven regional campuses in Northeast Ohio located in Ashtabula, Burton, East Liverpool, Jackson Township, New Philadelphia, Salem, and Warren, along with additional regional and international facilities in Cleveland, Independence, and Twinsburg, Ohio; New York City; and Florence, Italy.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 20 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 26,822
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
- Staff
- 3,790
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2025 |
| Linguistics | 301-320 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2021 |
| Chemistry | 601-630 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
US News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | =382 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =591 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =600 | 41.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Kent State University?
Kent State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =937.
When was Kent State University founded?
Kent State University was founded in 1910.
What are the top subjects at Kent State University?
Top subjects at Kent State University include: Library & Information Science, Communication & Media Studies, Nursing, Mathematics, Chemistry.
Where is Kent State University located?
Kent State University is located in Kent, United States.