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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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Bachelor of Science in Public Health Admissions Requirements

Be in your senior year of high school or hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent degree
Apply for admission using the Kent State Application or the Common Application
Application fee: $50
Complete the full college preparatory curriculum as recommended by the Ohio State Board of Education

Master’s Programs

MPH in Health Policy and Management, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Epidemiology; MS in Clinical Epidemiology

All master's programs require:

Completed online application
Complete bachelor's degree, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), from an accredited university
Application fee: $45
Official transcripts
Goal statement
Resume/CV
There is no GRE requirement

Letters of recommendation:

All MPH programs and the MS in Clinical Epidemiology: Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers

Graduate Certificates

Clinical Research, Healthcare Compliance

Completed online application
Bachelor's degree, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), from an accredited university
Application fee: $45
Official transcripts
Resume/CV
Goal statement
There are no requirements for the GRE or recommendation letters

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 12 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.

Language Proficiency for International Students

All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:*

Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
Minimum 58 PTE score
Minimum 110 DET score

There are a limited number of specific exceptions to this requirement. Contact an admissions outreach advisor for more information.

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

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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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Take your career to a higher level with Kent State’s affordable, flexible undergraduate and graduate public health programs. Our 100% online programs allow you to keep up with your current responsibilities while you study. Find out how these programs can help you create the career and positive public health impact you want to have.

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Admissions and Application Deadlines

Nov

Priority Application Deadline

Spring 2026 Term

Dec

Final Application Deadline

Spring 2026 Term

Jan

Class Start Date

Spring 2026 Term

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