Kent State University [KSU], Kent Programs, Tuition Fees & Entry Requirements 2022-2023

Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Public Relations] From Kent State University

Kent, OhioLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1910established year
1974enrollment
Public
Partner [12 Courses]
6.8/10

Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Public Relations)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

$21,578/Yr

$21,578 /Yr

The public relations program offers numerous hands-on learning opportunities. The upper division PR skills courses require students to develop plans, strategies and tactics that would be produced in the public relations field. Often, projects relate to actual client communication challenges. In PR Campaigns, students complete research and create a public relations plan for a real client. Public relations majors also are required to complete 150 hours of an internship.

Students have the opportunity to apply for positions at two student-run agencies and to get involved in the award-winning Kent State Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Other opportunities for practical experience include news, production, management, sales, performance and promotional positions on the campus newspaper, the Daily Kent Stater, and its online edition; the campus television station, TV-2; the campus radio station, Black Squirrel Radio; and the campus magazine, the Burr, and its online edition.


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$21578 (USD 21578)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Accomodation$12084 (USD 12084)
Compulsory Fees$8605 (USD 8605)
Total Cost$20689 (USD 20689)

Previous Year Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021$20463 (USD 20463)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

  • Admission decisions are based upon the following: cumulative grade point average, ACT and/or SAT scores, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends.
  • Minimum 124 total credit hours, minimum 72 upper-division credit hours and minimum 2.700 major GPA and 2.000 cumulative GPA.
  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

48 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

71 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

2.700 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.

Career and Placement after Course

The below mentioned are some of the top advertising companies in India:

1.  Ogilvy and Mather
2.  J Walter Thompson India
3.  Mudra Communication Pvt. Ltd.
4.  FCB-Ulka Advertising Ltd.
5.  Rediffusion- DY&R

Besides applying for a job with these companies, you might as well apply to top IT companies such as Infosys, Wipro, HCL, and others as they may look for corporate communications professionals with PR experience.

You can also apply with top TV channels and New channels in the country.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
SWE ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Young Women in Public Affairs AwardScholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
BeArt Presets-Academic ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
VueVille Future Technology ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Axol Science ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCompany-Sponsored
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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