Marisa Thompson
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Kent State was found in 1910 as part of the
Lowry Bill. Its original purpose was to be a
teacher-training school. A tradition that Kent
State students participate in is the Black
Squirrel Festival. There are 22,000
undergraduates & 5,500 graduate students
enrolled from all 50 states and 100 countries.
Kent State is known for its aviation program
and top tier fashion design.
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“Flash” the Golden Eagle
navy blue & gold
Kent States mascot has controversy with the
University of Akron
The mascot used to be known as the Silver
Foxes
LOCATION – Kent, OH
Sports facilities - baseball, softball, basketball,
baseball, cross country, wrestling, volleyball, etc.
 Recreation facilities – elevated track, six lane
swimming pool, hot-water spa, rock climbing
wall, aerobic studios, martial's arts room, etc.
 28,602 students, 22,436 undergraduates
 The Kent State Stark Library
 There are 24 on-campus restaurants, dining halls
& coffee carts
 public, co-educational
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Hispanic/Latino
- 2.79%
African American
-8.4%
Caucasian
-74.49%
American Indian/Alaska Native -.2%
Asian
-1.23%
Pacific Islander
-.08%
Two or more races
-2.54%
Unknown
-3.09%
980+ on the SATs
 21+ on the ACTs
 4 units of English
3 units of math, science, & social studies
2 units of foreign language
1 unit of arts or an additional unit of foreign
language
GPA- 2.5 or higher
 analytical skills, using relevant information
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College Entrance Essay- an essay that has to
be written before entering college, admission
officials consider how you write the essay
Deadlines are August 1st
Early Enrollment – a program that allows
students to take college courses & earn
college credits while they are still in high
school
Transcript – a copy of a students academic
record
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Specific classes for major are math, physics & computer
science
Minor- a secondary field of study or specialization during
the undergraduate studies
Somebody would want a second major because it can
allow students to pursue multiple interests and may
complement the other major. It can also open additional
post-graduate opportunities.
Study abroad - when a student attends school in another
country
Liberal arts college – a college that facilitates close
interaction between faculty and students & whose
curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts disciplines
Academic program – a program of education in liberal arts
& sciences
Have to maintain a 2.0 GPA
Have to have 3.3 GPA & a 22+ on the ACT
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CGIA - education & workforce
CGI - Global Health
WHY ARE INTERNSHIPS IMPORTANT?
They provide a good practical experience,
many employees would like to see an
internship on a students resume and you may
earn academic credit.
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Cafes- Eastway Café, Prentice Café,
Starbucks, Rise and Shine Café
Kent State University Museum (fashion of
decorative arts)
Bookstores- Kent State Bookstore, Ashtabula
Bookstore, East Liverpool Bookstore, Geauga
Bookstore, Salem Bookstore, Stark
Bookstore
Sports- Kent State Golden Flashes (football)
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There are 700 scholarships available by various Kent State
University Departments
ex. Community Scholarships, CAED Scholarships
Grants and loans are different because in a grant you do
not have to repay the money but in a loan you must pay
back the money that you have borrowed.
Max. loan- freshman:$5,500, sophomore:$6,500,
juniors&seniors:$7,500
Financial aid is based upon the family’s income, assets,
family size, number in college, etc.
FAFSA – The Free Application of Federal Student Aid is a
form that determines eligibility for student financial aid.
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Clubs – Current Issues and Interdisciplinary Perspective Club,
Cyber Club, Education Club, English Club, Entrepreneurship and
Investment Club, Justice Studies Club, Psychology Club, etc.
Fraternities and sororities are present in Kent State. They are to
help men & women become strong leaders by holding their
selves to high standards.
Sororities- Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Chi Omega, Delta Zeta,
etc.
Fraternities- Delta Chi, Aplha Tau Omega, Delta Upsilon, etc.
There are volunteering opportunities like: after school tutoring,
residence hall service, super service Saturdays, etc.
There are intramurals such as ping- pong, flag football, kick
ball, cornhole, 3 on 3 basketball, dodgeball, volleyball, etc.
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There are 25 residence halls
6,260 beds on campus
No animals allowed & no smoking
$9,908
Students CAN live in their dorms year-round
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There are 20+ dining centers at Kent State
There are many different opening hours for the
centers
There is a lot food that you can choose from, it is
quite a variety.
COST? You can use dining dollars for your food
Lite Plan
: $1,750/ $15.67 per day
Basic Plan
:$1,900/ $16.96 per day
Premier Plan
:$2,235 / $19.95 per day
Premier Plus Plan :$2,630 / $23.48 per day