Kent State University at Salem
Salem, OH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,173
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 47.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 26.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 16.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 83.6%
Black: 5.6%
Hispanic: 2.1%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 3.5%
Black: 5.6%
Hispanic: 2.1%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 3.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $13,489
In-State tuition: $6,758Out-of-State tuition: $15,634
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,882 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $73,528 (2017)
Median Family Income: $50,411 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 30.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 36.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $260 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $6,748 |
| $30k-48k | $7,894 |
| $48k-75k | $9,625 |
| $75k-110k | $11,948 |
| $110k+ | $12,238 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 15%6-year graduation rate: 31%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 60.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 70.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 33.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 36.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,063 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,441 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Programming. | 4 | $20,729 | $188 | $34,476 ($2,873) | $36,797 ($3,066) |
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 20 | $17,273 | $158 | $17,158 ($1,430) | |
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 84 | $20,500 | $201 | $32,236 ($2,686) | $38,697 ($3,225) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | $31,963 | $286 | $36,910 ($3,076) | $43,439 ($3,620) |
| Associate's Degree | Human Services, General. | 5 | $29,856 | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | $25,378 ($2,115) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 5 | $31,126 ($2,594) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 16 | $18,000 | $186 | $44,975 ($3,748) | $57,259 ($4,772) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 27 | $31,000 | $265 | $53,956 ($4,496) | $45,388 ($3,782) |
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 3 | $20,565 | $190 | $34,721 ($2,893) | $37,721 ($3,143) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Insurance. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,874Full time faculty: 39%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
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