Kent State University at Salem

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,325

6.13% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,796

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,463

18.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

1.82%

2 Graduates

About

Kent State University at Salem is a higher education institution located in Columbiana County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Kent State University at Salem were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (48 degrees awarded), Radiation Therapist (21 degrees), and General Human Services (14 degrees).

In 2023, 137 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kent State University at Salem. 79.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (129 degrees), 64.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kent State University at Salem is $7,325, which is $−4,866 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kent State University at Salem was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 8,730 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kent State University at Salem is $7,325, which is $4,867 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,796.

In 2023, 47% of undergraduate students attending Kent State University at Salem received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,325

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kent State University at Salem was $7,325. The cost of tuition at Kent State University at Salem is $−4,867 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kent State University at Salem (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,796

2023 Value

4.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kent State University at Salem had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,796. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kent State University at Salem grew by 4.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kent State University at Salem (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,882

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kent State University at Salem was of $8,882 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kent State University at Salem (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Kent State University at Salem received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13% with respect to 2022, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kent State University at Salem (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kent State University at Salem was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 8730 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Kent State University at Salem had a total enrollment of 1,463 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kent State University at Salem is 271 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,192. This means that 18.5% of students enrolled at Kent State University at Salem are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kent State University at Salem, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.8% White, 6.36% Black or African American, 3.55% Hispanic or Latino, 2.87% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.137% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0684% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kent State University at Salem in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (74.1%), followed by White Male (14.1%) and Two or More Races Female (2.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kent State University at Salem in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,463 students. The full-time enrollment at Kent State University at Salem is 271 and the part-time enrollment is 1,192. This means that 18.5% of students enrolled at Kent State University at Salem are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kent State University at Salem (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kent State University at Salem was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Kent State University at Salem had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kent State University at Salem (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,211 enrolled students
Black or African American
93 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
52 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kent State University at Salem is 82.8% White, 6.36% Black or African American, 3.55% Hispanic or Latino, 2.87% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.137% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0684% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 81 more women than men received degrees from Kent State University at Salem. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kent State University at Salem is white (129 degrees awarded). There were 64.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Kent State University at Salem is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (48 degrees awarded), followed by Radiation Therapist (21 degrees) and General Human Services (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kent State University at Salem, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (50 degrees), and Agriculture (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Salem are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,565,483 people), Registered nurses (1,516,199 people), Secondary school teachers (501,117 people), Education administrators (284,602 people), and Special education teachers (218,466 people).

The most specialized majors at Kent State University at Salem in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (50 degrees), Agriculture (3 degrees), Health (49 degrees), and Education (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Salem are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Kent State University at Salem are Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (50 degrees), Agriculture (3 degrees), Health (49 degrees), and Education (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Salem are Elementary & secondary schools (3,030,445 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,696,077 people), Computer Systems Design (631,535 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (444,247 people), and Outpatient care centers (341,278 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kent State University at Salem.

Most Common (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
48 degrees awarded
Radiation Therapist
21 degrees awarded
General Human Services
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Kent State University at Salem was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Kent State University at Salem according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

109

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Salem, which is 0.257 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (109).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kent State University at Salem by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Salem in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.22 times less than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Salem in Radiation Therapist, which is 8.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 1% of students graduating from Kent State University at Salem completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 3% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 4% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (1.54%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kent State University at Salem is Female and White (1.54% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
129 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kent State University at Salem is white (129 degrees awarded). There were 64.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (2 degrees).

2.19% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
105 degrees awarded
White Male
24 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kent State University at Salem is white female (105 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (24 degrees).

Operations

Kent State University at Salem employs 16 Lecturers, 6 Assistant professors and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Kent State University at Salem are Female Lecturer (13), Female Assistant professor (4), and Female Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kent State University at Salem are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.29M

2023 Salaries

8.39%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Kent State University at Salem paid a median of $4.29M in salaries, a 8.39% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.22% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.68% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.19M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Kent State University at Salem paid a total of $2.19M to 31 employees working as instructors, which represents 51% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kent State University at Salem were Lecturer with 16 employees, Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Associate professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kent State University at Salem were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kent State University at Salem was Female Lecturer with 13 employees, Female Assistant professor with 4 employees, and Female Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kent State University at Salem.

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