Kent State University - Salem Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Kent State University - Salem has observed a decline in its overall acceptance rate from 97.5% in the application year 2020 to 86.8% for 2024, with the number of applicants increasing from 245 to 411 during this period. The acceptance rate has consistently dropped over the years, from a perfect 100% in 2019 and 2018 down to 90.5% in 2023. This trend indicates a growing competitiveness in admissions despite an influx of applicants, as Kent State continues to balance quality with access. The overall trend shows that as the university's applicant pool expands, the acceptance rates are becoming more selective.