| Subject | QS | THE | ARWU | U.S. News |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | — | — | #51-75 | — |
| Education | #401-450 | — | #201-300 | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | #201-300 | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | #201-300 | #382 |
| Materials Science | — | — | #301-400 | — |
| Psychology | — | — | #401-500 | — |
| Business & Management | — | — | #401-500 | — |
Kent State University ranks #1001-1200 in QS 2026, #701-800 in ARWU 2025 and #937 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #1043 globally.