Kent State University at Kent SAT and ACT scores
Kent, OH · public college · 20,485 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Kent State University at Kent reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Kent State University at Kent?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Kent State University at Kent scored 1010 to 1240, with an average of 1099. A score at or above 1130 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Kent State University at Kent?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 25. A 25 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Kent State University at Kent require the SAT or ACT?
Kent State University at Kent reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Kent State University at Kent accept the CLT?
Kent State University at Kent is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Ohio with similar scores
- Wittenberg UniversitySAT 980–1275
- Ashland UniversitySAT 1035–1208
- Cleveland Institute of ArtSAT 980–1280
- Marietta CollegeSAT 1040–1200
- Youngstown State UniversitySAT 1010–1230
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Elmhurst UniversitySAT 990–1260
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State SchuylkillSAT 1020–1230
- Ripon CollegeSAT 980–1270
- Saint Vincent CollegeSAT 1020–1230
- Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminarySAT 1000–1250
- Southern Wesleyan UniversitySAT 1040–1210
More about Kent State University at Kent
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Kent State University at Kent (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026