
For the application year 2024, Kent State University - Salem has an Regular Decision acceptance rate of 86.8%, with 357 out of 411 applicants accepted. This marks a noticeable decrease from the previous year’s acceptance rate of 90.5% for 2023, where 305 applicants were admitted from 337. Over the last five years, the acceptance rate shows a declining trend, with rates dropping from a peak of 97.5% in 2020 to 86.8% in 2024. Consequently, applicants should be aware that while Kent State maintains a relatively high acceptance rate, competition has intensified in recent years.