Kent State University at Salem

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	53%
On-time graduation rate	31%

Located in Salem, Ohio, KSU Salem is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Kent State University at Salem is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Kent State University at Salem is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at KSU Salem is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at KSU Salem is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at KSU Salem do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,758

Cost of attendance at Kent State University at Salem in 2022 for students from Ohio.

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Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,634

Cost of attendance at Kent State University at Salem in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at Kent State University at Salem received on average $4,686 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,686

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	49	43%	$4,969	$243,500
Other Federal Grant	56	50%	$5,052	$282,925
State Grant/Scholarships	1	1%	$6,560	$6,560
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	55	49%	$1,638	$90,063
Total Grant & Scholarships	81	72%	$4,686	$379,548

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kent State University at Salem students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kent State University at Salem students is 30.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.3%.

30.7%

white 31.6% 49 students

Service Offerings

Kent State University at Salem provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kent State University at Salem offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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