Kent State University

Graduate School of Management

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  • AVG. GMAT SCORE
    591
  • Program Cost
    $25,788
    $ $ $ $ $
  • Enrollment
    51
Contact Information
475 Terrace Drive
Room A310 BSA
Kent, Ohio 44242, United States
Website

Kent State University’s College of Business Administration is fully accredited by the AACSB. We offer undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. We provide a high quality education combined with practical opportunities designed to further develop your leadership skills and professional network; yet our programs are among the most affordable of their caliber. We offer full-time, professional and executive MBA programs as well as master degrees in Accounting and Economics. We pride ourselves on relevant curriculum taught by outstanding faculty and trade experts that prepare you to succeed in the business world.

Quick Stats

  • Yield
    43%
  • Selectivity
    43%
  • Average Salary
    $51,111.00

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About Kent State University

Admissions: Can I get in?

3.08 GPA of All Applicants 3.2 GPA of All Accepted Applicants
Post-Grad Work Experience
  • Average 24
  • Median 15
  • Middle 80% 0 to 56
Admissions Selectivity
43% Graduate School of Management 48% Average Across All Schools
591 Average GMAT Score
  • Applied
  • Accepted
Average Score
67% 532
74% 591
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Total Applications
  • Applied
  • Accepted
  • Accepted Apps Enrolled
100% 86
43% 43.0
43% 43.0
Female
53% 53
International
64% 64
Re-Applicants
1% 1
1% 1
Wait-listed
100% 0
Top Undergrad Majors
  • All Applicants
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Management
  • Accepted
  • English
  • Engineering
  • Management
Top 5 Feeder Colleges for Accepted
  • Kent State University
  • Miami University
  • University of Cincinnati
  • Ohio State University
  • Case Western Reserve University
Importance of Application Elements
  • GMAT Scores Very Important
  • Resume / Work Experience Very Important
  • Application Essay Important
  • Recommendations Important
  • GPA / Undergrad Transcripts Important
  • Interviews Considered
$41,875 Applicant Average Base Salary
Top 5 Feeder Companies
  • Select Staffing
  • Paychex
  • Ventra Salem
  • Kent State University
  • Owens Corning
GMAT Scores
  • All Applicants
  • Accepted
770 to 800
0% 0
0% 0
740 to 769
0% 0
0% 0
710 to 739
1% 1
3% 3
680 to 709
4% 4
9% 9
650 to 679
3% 3
6% 6
620 to 649
8% 8
12% 12
590 to 619
18% 18
25% 25
560 to 589
18% 18
15% 15
530 to 559
13% 13
18% 18
500 to 529
7% 7
6% 6
Under 500
28% 28
6% 6
English Language Requirements
550 Minimum TOEFL Score
English Proficiency Required: Yes
Minimum English Proficiency Score: No
Accepted Tests
  • IELTS
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test
  • TOEFL Paper-based Test

Careers: Will I find a job?

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Job Offers Received and Accepted
  • This School
  • All Schools
By Graduation
0%
60% 59.90775862068965
0%
56% 55.94857923497267
After graduation, but within 3 months
0%
22% 22.276036585365855
0%
25% 25.176799999999997
More than 3 Months after graduation
0%
5% 5.4188983050847455
0%
6% 6.143524590163933
10% Graduates seeking full-time employment
Graduates not seeking employment
Top Employers / Number Hired
Salaries and Percentages of Job Accepting Graduates
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Area Grads Accepting Jobs Avg. Salary 10k 50k 100k 150k 190k
Salaries for Most Recent Graduates
Salaries for Most Recent Graduates
Average Signing Bonus for Most Recent Graduates
Top Companies with Interns / Hired
Internship Services
  • Companies that recruit interns on campus
  • Companies that posted internships on school message board
  • Average intern length in weeks
  • Percentage of internships that are paid
Annual Job Searching Trips by the School

Tuition: Can I afford it?

Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$114,739
Total Opportunity Cost
  • Program Cost $25,788
  • Budget $23,690
Non-Resident
$ $ $ $ $
$129,642
Total Opportunity Cost
  • Program Cost $42,872
  • Budget $32,206
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Financial Aid
  • Apply for Aid
  • Receive Aid
Students applying for financial aid
0%
0%
Scholarships
$ $ $ $ $
Total aid distributed for the upcoming year
Basic scholarships awarded
  • Academic Merit
Loans
  • Loan guarantee policy No
  • Max loan guarantee per year
  • Average post-graduation debt

Academics: What will I learn?

Students in Core Classes
24 Graduate School of Management 42 Average Across All Schools
Top 3 Teaching Methods
Lectures
40% 40
Case study
30% 30
Team project
15% 15
Top Areas of Study
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Marketing
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Concentrations and Specializations
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Fashion Design and Merchandising
  • Supply Chain Management
Master Degree Programs
  • Accounting
Joint Degree Programs
  • MBA/March (Architecture)
  • MBA/MSN (Nursing)
  • Other
Requirements for Graduation
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
Program Logistics
  • Program length (in months) 21
  • Distance learning No
Technology Improvements
  • All computer labs refreshed with computers and printers; installation of flat panel monitors on sides of room; distance learning software so lectures can be captured electronically, and shared online; 'smartboard' like features to capture information during a meeting; security cameras installed in various places in business building.

Students: Who are my classmates?

25% International Students
50% Female Students
Ethnicity of Students
White
100% 100
Student Citizenship
North America
75% 75
Middle East and North Africa
13% 13
Asia
6% 6
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Activities
Active Professional Clubs
  • Other
Active Networking Clubs

Alumni: How strong is my network?

4,271 Living MBA Alumni 0 Countries where alumni clubs exist
0 Active alumni clubs
3 Participating in gift donations No Individual alumni gift in excess of $10 Million in the last 12 months

Employer data includes graduates and current students.