Explore Hillel at Kent State University
Hillel at Kent State's welcoming staff and student leaders have created a Jewish community on campus where everyone has a place. With more than 30,000 students on campus at one of Ohio`s largest universities, some young adults might find it easy to get lost in the crowd, especially when Jewish students make up only 5 percent of the total population. But the opening of the Cohn Jewish Student Center - a beautiful 11,000 square foot Jewish home-away-from-home in the center of campus -- has helped create a special place for the 1,500 Jewish students at Kent State, the University of Akron, and Hiram College. Equipped with WiFi-friendly student areas, pool table, laundry facilities, and a commercial Kosher kitchen, you'll find dozens of Hillel at Kent State students hanging around the building throughout the day. Open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 9pm and Fridays 9am-5pm or until the end of Shabbat dinner, the Cohn Jewish Student Center is a great place to study between classes, meet friends, grab a snack, or just relax. Hillel is the way to meet other Jewish students and form a connection with them that will last through college and beyond. From our many student groups to community service to holiday celebrations, leadership opportunities and more- Hillel at Kent State is your connection to a Jewish community on campus.This Hillel serves: Kent State University; University of Akron; Northeast Ohio Medical University; Hiram College
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,000 Jewish Students (5.2%*)
19,134 Students
*Percent of population
19,134 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
100 Jewish Students (1.8%*)
5,621 Students
*Percent of population
5,621 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff Yes
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Prevented
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 No
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 87%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $10,695
- Tuition Out-of-State $22,317
- Out-of-State/Int’l 19% / 3%
- Greek Life Yes
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