Kent State University at Salem

2491 State Route 45 South
Salem, OH 44460
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Tel: (330) 332-0361
www.kent.edu
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  • 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%.

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 ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate'sBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty91 staff91 staff
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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 Enrollment1,646 students1,346 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:116:1
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# Full-Time Students483 students553 students
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# Part-Time Students1,163 students793 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
5%
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% Black
2%
14%
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% White
86%
68%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Unknown races
6%
6%
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Diversity Score0.260.51
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$39,700$31,900
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Tuition Cost 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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$13,624$11,145
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$25,000$19,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,750$6,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Kent State University at Salem is Ohio Valley College of Technology (18.7 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,646 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,664
  • Out-state tuition: $13,624
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
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For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,265 per year for in-state students and $11,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,281 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 68%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Davis College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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