Kent State University at Salem
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$6,116
Avg in-state tuition
$14,992
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Kent State University at Salem
Kent State University at Salem is a small public university located on a rural campus in Salem, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,729, and admissions are selective. The university offers 15 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 23%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,116, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,992.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
54% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
23% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
47%
Online student enrollment
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
84%
Black
5%
Unknown
4%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
72%
Socio-economic diversity
50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
5
Total Online Enrollment
821
Percent of Programs Online
83% On-campus
17% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate 15% online
Bachelor's 13% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
51%
State Grant Aid
Information not available
Institution Grant Aid
75%
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
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