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Online Program Admission Requirements for Kent State’s College of Public Health

Q: I am a U.S. citizen. Where should I send my application materials?

Applications to undergraduate programs: If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, all required application materials should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@kent.edu or by mail to: Kent State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions P.O. Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242 Please be sure to include your full name and Kent State ID (nine-digit number starting with 8) on all submitted documents. For questions, call +1 800-988-KENT. Applications to graduate programs: If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, all required application materials should be sent to the Division of Graduate Studies at gradapps@kent.edu or by mail to: Division of Graduate Studies P.O. Box 5190 Kent, OH 44242 Please be sure to include your full name and Kent State ID (nine-digit number starting with 8) on all submitted documents. For questions, contact Graduate Admissions at +1 330-672-2661 or gradapps@kent.edu .

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Admissions Requirements

MPH in Health Policy and Management

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale¹
Official transcript(s)
Goal statement
Résumé
Two letters of recommendation
English Language Proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:²
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

Students with less than a 3.000 GPA will be considered for conditional admission.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale¹
Official transcript(s)
Goal statement
Résumé
Two letters of recommendation
English Language Proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:²
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

Students with less than a 3.000 GPA will be considered for conditional admission.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

MPH in Epidemiology

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Official transcript(s)
Goal statement
Résumé
Two letters of recommendation
English Language Proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

MS in Clinical Epidemiology

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Official transcript(s)
Goal statement
Résumé
Two letters of recommendation
English Language Proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for admission.

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Compliance

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university¹
Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Official transcript(s)
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:²
- Minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
- Minimum 50 PTE score
- Minimum 100 DET score

Kent State undergraduate students who are enrolled in the combined B.S.P.H./M.P.H. degree program may also apply for this certificate.
International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
Official transcript(s)
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
- Minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
- Minimum 50 PTE score
- Minimum 100 DET score

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Exclusive Opportunity for Kent State University Undergraduates: The Combined Program

Launch your career sooner than you expected. In Kent State’s public health program, juniors and seniors with qualifying GPAs can apply up to 9 credit hours of coursework toward the public health bachelor’s and master’s degrees. By earning double credits, you’ll start and complete your online MPH or online MS in Clinical Epidemiology earlier than anticipated, save money on tuition and fees, and be prepared to dive into your career ahead of your classmates and ahead of schedule. For more information, please contact an admissions outreach advisor at onlinedegrees@kent.edu or toll-free at +1 844-234-4073.

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FAQs

I am a U.S. citizen. Where should I send my application materials?

Applications to undergraduate programs: If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, all required application materials should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@kent.edu or by mail to:

Kent State University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242

Please be sure to include your full name and Kent State ID (nine-digit number starting with 8) on all submitted documents. For questions, call +1 800-988-KENT.

Applications to graduate programs: If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, all required application materials should be sent to the Division of Graduate Studies at gradapps@kent.edu or by mail to:

Division of Graduate Studies
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242

Please be sure to include your full name and Kent State ID (nine-digit number starting with 8) on all submitted documents. For questions, contact Graduate Admissions at +1 330-672-2661 or gradapps@kent.edu.

I am not a U.S. citizen. Where should I send my application materials?

If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, all required documents should be submitted to the Office of Global Education at intladm@kent.edu or by mail to:

Office of Global Education
Kent State University
106 Van Campen Hall
625 Loop Rd.
Kent, OH 44242
USA

For questions, contact International Admissions at +1 330-672-7970 or intladm@kent.edu.

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Important Dates

MPH, BSPH, and MS in Clinical Epidemiology Admissions and Application Deadlines

Jul

Priority Application Deadline

Fall 2026 Term

Aug

Final Application Deadline

Fall 2026 Term

Aug

Class Start Date

Fall 2026 Term

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