Kent State University at Salem
- 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 1,646 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,646 students
- In-state tuition: $5,664
- Out-state tuition: $13,624
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 14%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 5% 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: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
91 staff
91 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Kent State University at Salem has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Kent State University at Salem diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,646 students
1,346 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
483 students
553 students
# Part-Time Students
1,163 students
793 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
86%
68%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.51
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 $5,265. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,624 is more than the state average of $11,145. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$5,265
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,624
$11,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$19,000
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: 2020 (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.
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