Kent State University at Kent
- Public
- Research university
Kent State University at Kent: international tuition 24,298 USD per year, one-year total cost 42,362 USD, acceptance rate 86.3%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 100.
First-year international students, including Vietnamese applicants, can receive the GPA-based Global Scholarship ($4,300-$15,000 per year, renewable), which only covers part of the cost. Nothing was found on need-based aid, need-blind admission or CSS Profile for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 86.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 510–630, Math 500–610, ACT 18–25. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 71+ or Duolingo 100+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 42,362 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Kent State University at Kent?
International tuition is 24,298 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 42,362 USD.
Does Kent State University at Kent offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. First-year international students, including Vietnamese applicants, can receive the GPA-based Global Scholarship ($4,300-$15,000 per year, renewable), which only covers part of the cost. Nothing was found on need-based aid, need-blind admission or CSS Profile for international students.
What English scores does Kent State University at Kent require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Kent State University at Kent?
The acceptance rate is 86.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Kent State University Admissions2024Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This rate covers 12–18 credit hours per academic year; program and special course fees are additional.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says the Global Scholarship is considered automatically upon admission, but that sentence does not itself name international students, so under the quote rules I mark it Unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions for international applicants consider ability to pay, so this cannot be concluded.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages never mention the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; the Global Scholarship needs no separate application, but other aid is unaddressed.
Scholarships at this school
Global ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page4,300 – 15,000 USD/year≈ ₫112M – ₫391M
The page states it is open to all admitted incoming international undergraduates, so a Vietnamese first-year student on an F-1 visa is eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Must be admitted by July 1 (Fall), November 1 (Spring), March 1 (Summer)
Honors ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
It is listed on the international scholarship page and stacks with the Global Scholarship, but the page does not explicitly state international eligibility for this award itself.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Honors application by December 1 (Spring) or January 15 (Fall)
Polatajko Family ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
- First year only
Deadline: August 1 (Fall); January 10 (Spring)
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiAn English score is required unless you qualify for an exception or apply for conditional admission.Required
- High-school transcriptiSecondary school transcripts are needed with a certified English translation and the original-language copy.Required
- Proof of fundsiProof of funds (bank statements) is needed, but the page says it is only submitted after acceptance.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Destination Kent State registration opens for fall semesterOrientationabout91days
- Application deadline for Fall semester (international first-year)Application+229 days
Credit for exams
AP scores of 3 or higher earn college credit; how credit applies to your major must be confirmed with the college office.
Scores that count12345The Vietnam page says Kent State grants credit exemptions for IB applicants, but this page does not give a minimum score.
The Vietnam page says Kent State grants credit exemptions for A Level applicants, but this page does not give a minimum score.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data