Kent State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
2%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Kent State University has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.6%(15,347)
Hispanic
4.3%(856)
African American
9.1%(1,799)
Asian
2.4%(466)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(13)
Two or More Races
4.0%(795)
Unknown
2.4%(469)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment25,854
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Kent State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Kent State University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.8%(7,723)
Women
62.2%(12,695)

Gender Statistics

Men7,723

30% of total enrollment

Women12,695

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Kent State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.3%(1,074)
18-19
36.8%(7,523)
20-21
34.9%(7,125)
22-24
14.9%(3,043)
25+
8.1%(1,653)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.2%(118)
22-24
23.9%(1,297)
25+
74.0%(4,020)

Age Diversity Insights

72%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Kent State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 81% in-state residents, 17% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.2%(3,433)
Out-of-State
16.8%(711)
International
2.0%(85)

Regional Representation

In-State3,433

81% of student body

Out-of-State711

17% of student body

International85

2% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age