What division is Kent State?

Kent State competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the MAC.

What GPA do you need for Kent State?

The average GPA at Kent State is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Kent State?

Kent State has an enrollment of approximately 19,320 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Kent State?

Kent State has an acceptance rate of 86%.

How do I get recruited to play at Kent State?

To get recruited at Kent State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Kent State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Kent State

Kent, OHFBSMAC

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

19,320

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

86%

Acceptance

64%

Graduation

81%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Kent State is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the MAC, located in Kent, OH. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Kent State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

64%

Acceptance

86%

Student:Faculty

20:1

Avg SAT

1,095

Retention

81%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$40,179

Coaching Staff77 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Kent State Athletics

Kent State is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Kent, OH, competing in the MAC. With an enrollment of 19,320 students, Kent State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Kent State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Kent State is 3.3. The school maintains a 64% graduation rate.

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