13. KENT STATE UNIVERSITY* (Kent, OH, US)

-Programs: Fashion Design; Fashion Merchandising
-Number of Students: Undergrads: 18,000. Fashion students: 200/year graduate from the school.
-Tuition: Ohio resident: $9,030; Non-Ohio resident: $16,900
-Misc: Has a garment center studio in NYC where 120 students/year go to study.
-The Bottom Line: With study abroad programs in Paris and Milan, a huge endowment for scholarships, and a high-profile program allowing you to complete a fashion-focused undergraduate and MBA in fashion-focused business in just five years, this school is one of the top American fashion schools and keeps getting better.