Kent State University is a public liberal arts and science university located in suburban college town Kent, and is one of the largest universities in Ohio. The university houses one of the largest fashion museums in the country with 8 exhibition spaces and nearly 40,000 pieces. In addition, The Fashion School Store located in the downtown provides a live retail environment for students to research and test design, production, marketing and buying models. Students in our survey reported they are very satisfied by the school’s campus and resources, including its incorporation of technology. Students rated the school’s course offerings in technical skills, digital technologies, business and marketing highly across the board. Student comments identified that the school’s study abroad opportunities in Florence and New York City were highlights of the school experience. Starting with the 2016-2017 year, all students will be required to complete a term studying away before they graduate.
19th
Undergraduate, Fashion Ranking 2016
Full-time fashion students
1,780
International students
6%
Student : Teacher ratio
57:1
29:1 including part-time faculty
Tuition: Domestic/intl
$10k/$18k
Intl: Applies to students attending from out-of-state and out-of-country
Acceptance rate
56%
Graduation Rate
68%
Courses Offered
Undergraduate:
BA Fashion Design, BFA Fashion Design, BS Fashion Merchandising,
Student & Alumni Comments
"I really have enjoyed my experience. The teachers, staff and students are always helpful and kind. With such a diverse population you are always learning about something new. Their study abroad experience in Florence is such a unique opportunity - my main reason for attending Kent State."
"Kent State gave me an amazing, well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of the global fashion industry and equipped me with the tools to succeed in landing my corporate fashion job post graduation a year in advance."
"My experience at Kent State was very fulfilling and beneficial. Highlights were NYC and going abroad to Florence. The teachers abroad were mentors and truly gave students the resources needed for success."
"Kent is a great school! I love the fact that I can study fashion while still having the "college experience." The study abroad/away opportunities are amazing. I do wish some of the faculty pulled more from personal experience. Sometimes I felt like I didn't learn much in my classes."
"You can gain a lot of knowledge and experience if you are interested enough to go after it. The school has tonnes of resources that a lot of people don't give value to."
Full Undergraduate, Fashion Ranking
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