Kent State University Ashtabula Campus was founded in 1958 and is located in Ashtabula, Ohio. Kent State Ashtabula is spread across an area of more than 120 acres. Students are offered bachelor’s, master’s, associate’s and health care degree programs, as well as certificates in mathematics, business management, computer technology, nursing and physical therapist assistant technology.
Students of Kent State University Ashtabula Campus participate in intramural activities like volleyball, basketball, softball and flag football. The Ashtabula campus has a baseball field, tennis courts, and a gymnasium for its students. Student clubs and organizations include the Association of Information Technology Professionals, the Media Club, the Student Nurses Association and the English Society, among others.
Kent State Ashtabula can be found in Ashtabula, OH (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Kent State Ashtabula.
The most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine and therapy and counseling.
Kent State Ashtabula is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,575 students were enrolled in Kent State Ashtabula.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Campus Mission Statement
Kent State University Ashtabula provides for the diverse educational and cultural needs of the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Kent State University Ashtabula Campus
3300 Lake Road West
Ashtabula, OH 44004
General Phone: (440) 964-3322
http://www.ashtabula.kent.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | physical therapist assistant |
| Business and Management | 20 | business, accounting technology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer applications programming |
| Medical Administration | 8 | health and medical administrative |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | education courses |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | food and nutrition |
Number of programs and degrees for Kent State Ashtabula in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 143 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Kent State Ashtabula had a total enrollment of 1,575 students (1,441 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 93% |
| State unknown | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ashtabula, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,202 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Kent State Ashtabula participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 305105)
Kent State Ashtabula has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $63,315 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $50,196 | 17 | $46,485 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $38,781 | 6 | $39,417 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $44,083 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $50,865 | 28 | $45,048 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kent State Ashtabula Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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