Overview

The coursework prepares students for the varied challenges facing two-year, four-year and graduate institutions and communities today, and helps shape educational institutions in the future.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Higher Education Administration program from Kent State University will be able to:

Understand the administrative and financial functions performed on a college or university campus

Understand the complexities of college/university budgeting process and construct a divisional or departmental budget

Understand and commit to the diverse nature of higher education in the United States

Articulate the challenges and opportunities associated with the provision of a diverse, multicultural educational setting, including the impact of demographic changes on higher education and familiarity with strategies to diversify higher education

Understand the role of a faculty member and the curriculum development process in an institution of higher education

Understand and have conversant knowledge of the legal issues facing higher education today, including being familiar with legislation that impacts decision making within higher education

Understand the rights and responsibilities of employees and students within institutions of higher education, as well as the responsibilities of the institutions

Understand research methodology to conduct individual research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law and Higher Education

College Student Development: Theory and Practice

The Administration of Multiculturalism and Diversity in Higher Education

Employment Law

Research in Higher Education Administration

Higher Education Curriculum

Politics and Power in Organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Fall: Funding deadline: December 1

Fall, Spring, Summer: rolling admissions

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

84 SCH

84-90

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.500 graduate GPA is recommended)

Official transcript(s)

GRE scores with recommended scores at 50th percentile or higher

Résumé or vita

Goal statement

Two letters of recommendation

Interview

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Out-of-State

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13448 USD / year

≈ 13448 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Kent

Funding

Scholarships Information

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