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Kent State University Geauga Campus, a regional branch of Kent State University, is a public, liberal arts college in Burton, Ohio. Also known as KSU Geauga Campus as well as Kent State Geauga, it was founded in 1964. Kent State Geauga, which is situated on an 87 acre campus, offers associate’s programs, bachelor’s and one master’s degree program. The subject areas include business management, accounting technology, nursing, science and computer technology.
Kent State Geauga has a number of student organizations including the Student Senate, Campus Crusade for Christ, and the History – Political Science Club. The college also offers many scholarships to students, where eligibility is dependent on merit. It also provides veteran educational benefits and a work-study plan for eligible students.
Kent State Geauga is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Burton, OH. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Kent State Geauga earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at Kent State Geauga include landscaping and horticulture, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at Kent State Geauga are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,265 students (1,035 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement
The Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Center provide comprehensive, lifelong, learning-centered educational opportunities and services to meet the diverse needs of our communities. The Geauga Campus and Twinsburg Center will reinforce programs that support academic excellence and economic development."
More complete details are provided below.
Kent State University Geauga Campus
14111 Claridon-Troy Rd
Burton, OH 44021
General Phone: (440) 834-4187
http://www.geauga.kent.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 17 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 11 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer applications programming |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | industrial production tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Kent State Geauga in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 40 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Kent State Geauga had a total enrollment of 1,265 students (1,035 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 66% |
| State unknown | 34% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Burton, 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 Geauga participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 305101)
Kent State Geauga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $63,573 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $47,757 | 9 | $46,445 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $42,267 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $56,583 | 16 | $48,377 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kent State Geauga Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| 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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