- 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 2,214 students (14% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,214 students
- In-state tuition: $5,664
- Out-state tuition: $13,624
- Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kent State University at Salem
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
91 staff
93 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Kent State University at Salem has grown by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Kent State University at Salem diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 37% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,214 students
533 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
307 students
397 students
# Part-Time Students
1,907 students
360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
221 students
308 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
307 students
385 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,907 students
380 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
80%
62%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.12%
0.2197%
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 $5,023. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,624 is more than the state average of $10,825. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$5,023
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,624
$10,825
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (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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