Kent State University at Salem: Review & Facts

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Kent State University at Salem is a small four-year, public school with 1,315 students enrolled. This school was established in 1910 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Salem, Ohio.

Academic Offerings

Kent State University at Salem will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
22
Kent State University at Salem implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 22 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Medical, Radiology Technology, Education, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Kent State University at Salem is very low at 48% (way below Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
48%
Bad
The graduation rate at Kent State University at Salem is very low - 11%.

Student to faculty ratio at Kent State University at Salem is reasonably decent: 19:1. Find out more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is fairly high, $15,900 a year. The additional fees at Kent State University at Salem not covered by tuition are roughly $100; this comes to $16,000 a year.

Read the details about Kent State University at Salem additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Kent State University at Salem is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $45.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Kent State University at Salem and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (330) 332-0361 or check Kent State University at Salem Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Kent State University at Salem provides a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Kent State University at Salem, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Kent State University at Salem.

Based on the college crime information, Kent State University at Salem appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Kent State University at Salem Location and Address

Postal Address:
Kent State University at Salem
2491 State Route 45 South
Salem, Ohio
44460, USA
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