- Kent State University's eight-campus network, one of the largest regional systems in the country, serves both the development of a true living/learning approach at the Kent Campus and regional needs on seven other campuses throughout Northeast Ohio. The Kent Campus provides the resources and facilities of a large, diverse university, while the Regional Campuses - Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas - offer the friendly, casual atmosphere of small liberal arts colleges.
School Highlights
Kent State University at Ashtabula serves 1,739 students (8% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,739 students
- In-state tuition: $5,664
- Out-state tuition: $13,624
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 22%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Kent State University at Ashtabula
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
52 staff
24 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Kent State University at Ashtabula has declined by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Kent State University at Ashtabula diversity score of 0.38 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,739 students
565 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
147 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
1,592 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,739 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
147 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,592 students
356 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
78%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
10%
23%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
11%
23%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,700
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,664 is more than the state average of $5,419. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,624 is more than the state average of $10,873. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$5,419
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,624
$10,873
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$6,516
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Since its founding as a teacher-training school in 1910, Kent State has become an engine for economic, cultural and workforce development in the region and beyond as one of the premiere Ohio colleges. The university also has earned acclaim for applying new knowledge to address the needs of the communities it serves and society as a whole. The Ashtabula Center of Kent State University was opened in the old Park Avenue Junior High School building in 1958. Oliver C. Topky donated 80 acres of land for the new campus in 1963. Main Hall broke ground in December 1965 and opened for classes in the fall of 1967. The Library and Tech buildings were added in 1972. Overlooking Lake Erie on State Route 531 and encompassing 125 wooded and grassy acres, the Ashtabula Campus is the northern-most of Kent State University's eight-campus system. Comprised of the Main Hall, the Library and the Technology Building, our facilities house classrooms; engineering, computer, science and health science labs; an auditorium, gymnasium and cafeteria; conference/banquet rooms, and administrative and faculty offices. The grounds include tennis courts, a baseball field, picnic areas and an outdoor stage. Kent State Ashtabula provides a university education in a small liberal arts college environment. The faculty includes nearly 100 full- and part-time instructors. No classes are taught by graduate assistants. Students enjoy the small class sizes and individual attention usually found only at private colleges, while benefiting from all the resources of Kent State University, Ohio's third-largest university. Kent State University Ashtabula Campus offers educational coursework leading to five bachelor's degrees and 17 associate degrees, featuring one of Ohio's Physical Therapy Assistant programs, as well as programs in hospitality management and nursing. The campus is equidistant between Cleveland, Erie and Youngstown and provides academic excellence and enrichment to a student body comprised of commuters, many of whom work part or full-time. Physical Therapy Assistant programs like the one at Kent State Ashtabula can lead to challenging and rewarding work in rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, school systems and private clinics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kent State University at Ashtabula cost?
Kent State University at Ashtabula's tuition is approximately $5,664 for In-State students and $13,624 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Kent State University at Ashtabula is Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor (29.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brown Aveda Institute-Mentor
Private for-profit
8816 Mentor Ave
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-9494
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 255-9494
29.5 miles
Enrollment: 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
14111 Claridon-Troy Rd
Burton, OH 44021
(440) 834-4187
Burton, OH 44021
(440) 834-4187
32.1 miles
Enrollment: 2,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 In-state tuition: $6,561 Out-state tuition: $15,437 Minority enrollment: 24%
Lakeland Community College
Public
7700 Clocktower Drive
Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 525-7000
Kirtland, OH 44094
(440) 525-7000
32.2 miles
Enrollment: 4,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $4,165 Out-state tuition: $9,205 Minority enrollment: 33%
Bryant & Stratton College-Solon
Private for-profit
33001 Solon Rd.
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 510-1112
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 510-1112
35.7 miles
Enrollment: 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Private-state tuition: $15,977 Minority enrollment: 50%
Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT)
Private, for profit
940 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 868-9900
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 868-9900
39.5 miles
Enrollment: 205 students
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