Kent State University at Kent Reviews

"Although I was enrolled at the main campus, most of my courses were in the Columbus branch, which isn't an option on the list to choose. So my comments on the area and transportation and safety are pretty neutral (although I'm sure the main campus in Kent is safer than the are in Columbus). My program was library science, and so the competitiveness of the school is pretty obvious, given that it is the ONLY library science program in the state. That said, they have created branches all around the state to carry the program and are increasingly giving online offerings so that people who are mid-career, like myself, can attend school full time and not need to uproot themselves completely. The program is very considerate of those who already work, offering evening classes that meet once a week, and the regular and adjunct faculty are very good, not only giving great instruction but serving as very good references and mentors. The program is also working very hard to stay current with technology and trends and is very concerned with keeping the content and the field competitive, addressing dilemmas and questions that we're facing on the front lines instead of just teaching out of old textbooks. I have only one quibble with the program, really, and that's that since it's so easy to enter--you don't even need a GRE score if you had an undergrad GPA of 3.0--it can be disheartening to see some who put very little effort or care into it coming out with the same credentials as someone who took a very difficult and intense focus, but that's more an issue with the profession than with the school. Kudos, KSU!"

"Pros: -Great professors -Program is very accredited Cons: -Longer graduate program than most (3 years) -Not very diverse"

"For my field of study (Applied Geology - Engineering Geology), Kent State is one of only a few schools that offer a comprehensive program dedicated to this discipline. The faculty is top-notch and well-respected by their peers, and national/international organizations. The department fosters a 'family' environment, and both faculty and fellow graduate students are always available and anxious to provide support. The only cons that come to mind are probably common at most universities and most departments--not enough funding for graduate research/teaching assistantships, outdated laboratory equipment (some, not most), and some of the classrooms/graduate student offices could use renovation."

"Overall, it is a decent place to be a student if you are fine with living in a small town and your interests match with those of faculty."

"It is a big school that tends to have some committee or another to fret and attend to any if the features listed above, so things are often getting better."

"Expect the administration to lose important paperwork on a regular basis, costing you a lot of time and money to rectify the situations."

"Very good place is to study, living is not costly, library services are very good, high diversity, lot's of hot girls :) and so on and so far"

"Its a great school. The academic level really depends on the program though."

"Overall a good academic structure and the professors have a genuine care for students"