Kent State University at Salem
Salem, OH · Rural · 1,164 students
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YearPublic
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Salem, OH, 44460 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
41 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,446
Out-of-state COA
$28,296
Avg net price
$13,799
In-state tuition
$7,492
Out-of-state tuition
$17,342
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,684
$30–48k
$9,900
$48–75k
$14,582
$75–110k
$17,624
$110k+
$18,045
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
30%
1st-yr retention
47%
Transfer-out rate
10%
Consumer completion
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
30%
Transferred
12%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
56%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,179
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,388
Median debt
$24,500
Monthly loan payment
$260
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,251–$29,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$42,500
Student Body
Men 29%Women 71%
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Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$50,411
Independent students
19%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
78%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
4%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,179
10 years after entry
$45,388
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Institutional
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Full-time faculty
39%
Avg faculty salary
$8,066/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,078
Federal loan rate
40%
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