Graduate Testimonials

Why choose �鶹ӰԺ State?

A Friendly and Stimulating Intellectual Environment

�鶹ӰԺ is a large public university located in Northeast Ohio. With more than 33,000 students combined at the �鶹ӰԺ campus and seven regional campuses, �鶹ӰԺ is one of 76 public higher-research universities, categorized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. �鶹ӰԺ is also ranked in the top-tier list of Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report.

What KSU graduate students love…

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The collaborative, supportive and friendly community
A highly productive, internationally recognized faculty
The quantitative minor
Support for conference travel
Spacious, newly renovated facilities
Large subject pool for research
A 10+ year 100% clinical match rate
Graduates’ success in obtaining academic research positions

�鶹ӰԺ the area:

A beautiful campus where you’re likely to spot our unofficial mascot, the black squirrel!
Amazing hiking and biking opportunities minutes away (e.g., )
Outdoor concerts at Blossom Music Center
A burgeoning downtown area with great restaurants and bars (we love , , , , and !)
Affordable housing in quiet neighborhoods
Less than an hour to the world-class , , Broadway musicals, music concerts, ballets, and more!

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“The program faculty are always willing to meet if I have questions, and they always want to hear concerns and comments to improve the program.”
-2nd year child clinical student

“I was so pleasantly surprised by the area. As someone who moved across the country to be here, I wasn't expecting a lot from Ohio--but it has really impressed me! It's actually really beautiful around here, there are so many beautiful parks to explore nearby, and it's a quick drive to larger cities and all they have to offer.”
-4th year social-health student

“The kind of people that are attracted and accepted here are generally really easy to get along with.”
-4th year cognitive student

“There are diverse course offerings, but the course requirements are flexible, not burdensome. “
-3rd year experimental student

“My favorite thing about the clinical program at �鶹ӰԺ State is the collegial atmosphere among the graduate students. Rather than competition, there is an attitude of support and collaboration.”
-5th year child clinical student

“To me, �鶹ӰԺ is a beautiful hybrid of a town. It has a Midwestern feel to it which makes it comfortable, but also has (and is in driving distance of) a lot of culture and diversity. You can go hiking in a national park and see the symphony all in one weekend.”
-2nd year social-health student

“One of the appealing qualities about the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at �鶹ӰԺ State was the quality and level of expertise of the faculty members on staff.”
-3rd year clinical student

“The quantitative strengths of the program are commendable. Many of the faculty are quant experts and have the ability to teach others their expertise.”
-3rd year social-health student

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