- 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 Salem serves 1,633 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,633 students
- In-state tuition: $5,664
- Out-state tuition: $13,624
- Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Kent State University at Salem
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
44 staff
24 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
7
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Kent State University at Salem has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Kent State University at Salem diversity score of 0.33 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 60% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,633 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
257 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
1,376 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
630 students
367 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
257 students
342 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,376 students
356 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
81%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
12%
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 $5,117. 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 $10,797. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$5,117
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,624
$10,797
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$6,516
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
481
SAT Math
n/a
482
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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. From an "outreach" program based in the old Salem High School (1962) to leased facilities- at $1 a year - at the Bliss Company's South Broadway office building (1966) to the original construction of the present campus (1971), the Kent State University Salem Campus has grown with the communities it serves. Kent State's Salem Campus, located just south of the city, features a lake and a 25-acre outdoor classroom and nature walk. Kent State Salem offers a proud tradition of excellence in academic programs, teaching and service in a friendly and beautiful environment. Whether you are here for a single course, a certificate or an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree, our administration, faculty and staff are here to serve you. Kent State University Salem Campus offers coursework and classes leading to Bachelor of Science nursing degrees for professionally-minded students. Besides our nursing education programs, the Salem Campus also provides academic instruction in horticulture, business management, radiologic technology, computer technology, early childhood education and more. Come for a visit and discover why historic Salem, Ohio, is a great place for nursing degrees from one of KSU's regional campuses. Kent State University is accredited without reservation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kent State University at Salem cost?
Kent State University at Salem's tuition is approximately $5,664 for In-State students and $13,624 for Out-State students.
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