Kent State University at Salem — College Profile

About

Kent State University at Salem is a close-knit regional campus widely recognized for its robust healthcare and applied science offerings, particularly its high-demand programs in Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Horticulture. The campus distinguishes itself through cutting-edge experiential learning facilities, including advanced health simulation labs, dedicated medical imaging suites, and research-focused greenhouses. Tailored primarily to commuter and regional students, the campus culture offers an accessible, affordable environment characterized by small class sizes and personalized faculty mentorship, all backed by the extensive degree pathways and resources of the broader Kent State University system.

Wikipedia:Kent State University at Salem is a satellite campus of Kent State University in the vicinity of Salem, Ohio, United States. Kent State Salem offers baccalaureate and associate degree programs and is administered with Kent State University at East Liverpool. As of 2021, enrollment at Kent State Salem was 957 with total enrollment for the Columbiana Campuses at over 1,400.

Location

Salem, OH, 44460 · Rural campus

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Nearest airport from college

PIT · Pittsburgh

41 mi away

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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

Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

30%

4-yr on-time completion

1st-yr retention

47%

Transfer-out rate

10%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

30%

Transferred

12%

Still enrolled

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%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

33%

First-generation

36%

Median family income

$50,411

Independent students

19%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

78%

Race & ethnicity

White

81%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions25

Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services3

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2

Insurance2

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management1

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Institutional

Classification

Baccalaureate/Associates

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, mostly part-time

Full-time faculty

39%

Avg faculty salary

$8,066/mo

Instructional spend/student

$9,078