Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus
Location and Contact Information
330 University Dr N.E.New Philadelphia, OH 44663-9403
USA
Main Tel: (330) 339-3391
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Kent State University Tuscarawas is a public, state university located in New Philadelphia, Ohio, United States. It was established in the year 1910. Kent-Tuscarawas is an associate campus of Kent State University, one of the largest residential universities in America. It offers a wide variety of associate, bachelor, and master degrees in several areas of study.
Kent State University Tuscarawas has an active Greek life. The campus has many fraternity and sorority clubs including Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Epsilon Phi, Delta Chi, Delta Lambda Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Chi Omega, and Sigma Sigma Sigma. The sports teams are nicknamed the Golden Flashes.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering technician and computer science and engineering.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Kent State Tuscarawas:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | 4,547 |
| 2 | Purdue University-North Central Campus | Westville, IN | 4,245 |
| 3 | Kent State University Trumbull Campus | Warren, OH | 2,058 |
| 4 | Bluefield State College | Bluefield, WV | 1,868 |
| 5 | Northeast Alabama Community College | Rainsville, AL | 2,797 |
| 6 | Zane State College | Zanesville, OH | 2,224 |
| 7 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia, IL | 5,066 |
| 8 | Shawnee State University | Portsmouth, OH | 3,976 |
| 9 | Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | 7,127 |
| 10 | Ivy Tech Community College-Southwest | Evansville, IN | 5,351 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 232 | 12 |
| < 1 year certificate | 22 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 20 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 12 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 16 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,065 in 2009-2010 (1,353 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%.
Students under 25 years old represent 59% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer and Information Systems Security
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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