Colleges · Kent
Colleges in Kent, OH
Kent is home to Kent State University at Kent, with about 21,683 students on campus. 4 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Kent
Students on campus
21,683fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Kent State University at Kent21,683 on campus
Most selective
Kent State University at Kentadmits 86% of applicants
Lowest net price
Kent State University at Kent$20,787 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Kent
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Kent
29 more colleges are within 30 miles of Kent.
Fortis College-Cuyahoga FallsCareer school · For-profit · Cuyahoga Falls5.5 mi489 students
Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Rootstown6.9 mi1,009 students
University of Akron Main CampusUniversity or college · Public · Akron9 mi11,844 studentsHerzing University-AkronUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Akron10.5 mi213 studentsHiram CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Hiram16.2 mi953 studentsStautzenberger College-BrecksvilleCareer school · For-profit · Brecksville17.6 mi89 students
Walsh UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · North Canton18.8 mi1,631 studentsStark State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Jackson19.4 mi7,044 studentsKent State University at StarkUniversity or college · Public · Jackson19.5 mi2,004 studentsRoss College-CantonCareer school · For-profit · Jackson21.1 mi344 students
19 more within 30 miles.
Straight-line distance from the center of Kent. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.