Kent State University

Kent State University is one of the largest regional universities in the country and in 2010 will celebrate 100 years of enriching student lives and serving as a vital resource for the state of Ohio and beyond. From its roots as one of Ohio's original four-corner universities, Kent State University focuses on teaching and research excellence to serve the public good. Kent State University distinguishes itself as a magnet for high-achieving students.

Kent State University is a traditional, selective, residential public research university with eight campuses which serve all of Northeast Ohio. Kent State provides extensive access to degree programs from the associate to doctoral level, including medical degrees. The university's academic programs and facilities attract students, faculty and visitors from across the nation and around the world.

Today, Kent State University is the engine for economic, cultural and workforce development in the region and is one of the premiere universities in Ohio. Kent State is ranked among the nation's top 80 public research universities demonstrating high-research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.