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Kent State University Salem Campus

Kent State University, established in 1910 and also known as Kent and KSU, is one of America's largest university systems, the third largest university in Ohio and the largest residential university, located in northeast Ohio, USA. Spread over eight campuses and covering a land area of 866 acres, KSU offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master's degree programs and doctoral programs in several subjects. The college is divided into the following academic divisions:

KSU also has an active campus life. Student clubs and organizations like Kent Inter Hall Council, Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate Student Senate operate in the campus organizing various student activities. Delta Chi, Delta Lambda Ph and Delta Tau Delta are some of the social fraternities. The college also has a student-run publication and radio station.

Campus Location

2491 State Route 45 South
Salem, OH 44460
USA
Main Tel: (330) 332-0361
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate968
Bachelor291
< 1 year certificate11

Students

Student enrollment was 1,268 in 2007-2008 (1,254 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 4,770
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,202
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid: Kent State Salem participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Kent State University Salem Campus:

Schools Similar to Kent State Salem

 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI6,452
2Kent State University Geauga CampusBurton, OH1,265
3Southeastern Community CollegeWest Burlington, IA3,351
4Clark State Community CollegeSpringfield, OH3,383
5Central Lakes College-BrainerdBrainerd, MN3,343
6Rochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester, MN5,898
7James H Faulkner State Community CollegeBay Minette, AL3,612
8Lake City Community CollegeLake City, FL2,849
9Catawba Valley Community CollegeHickory, NC4,765
10Saint Louis Community College-MeramecKirkwood, MO10,168

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.


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Highlights

Compared to other schools:

Kent State University Salem Campus Highlights

  • Many students concentrating in landscaping and horticulture and education and teaching.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • Faculty tenure system.
  • Library on-campus.
  • Distance learning available.
  • Part-time classes available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded)

  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (23 awarded)

  • Education

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (11 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LIBERAL ARTS (6 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

  • Health and Medical Administrative Services

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (61 awarded)

  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

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