Kent State has the largest collegiate fleet (35) of aircraft in Ohio, which accumulates over 18,000 hours of flight time annually.

U.S. News & World Report has recognized 20 Kent State programs as among the best in the nation in its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, seven programs rank in the top 100. 

Kent State is ranked as Ohio's most affordable university among select universities. 

Kent State was announced as a Network Champion Institution by FirstGen Forward, and is one of 41 colleges/universities nationwide to be recognized on this list. Kent State is one of only two colleges/universities in Ohio to receive the recognition.