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The Kent State University - Salem Campus is one of the campuses of the Kent State University which was founded in 1910. The operations for the Salem Campus of the university started at the old Salem High School in 1962. It later moved to its present location in Salem, Ohio, in 1971. The Kent State University - Salem Campus confers baccalaureate and associate's degrees to the students. It also offers various certificate programs.
The students of Kent State University - Salem Campus are associated with a number of clubs and organizations including the Student Government Organization, Honors Club, Horticulture Club, Nursing Club, Human Services Technology Club, and Radiologic Technology Club.
Kent State Salem is found in Salem, OH. Salem is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Kent State Salem.
The school is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture.
Kent State Salem accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,268 in 2007-2008 at Kent State Salem.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Kent State University's Mission Statement
The mission of Kent State University is to prepare students for responsible citizenship and productive careers, broaden intellectual perspectives and foster ethical and humanitarian values. Our faculty and staff are engaged in teaching, research, creative expression, service and partnerships that address the needs of a complex and changing world. Kent State's eight-campus network, anchored by the largest residential campus in the region, serves as a key resource for economic, social, cultural and technological advancement. Kent State is a supportive and inclusive learning community devoted to teaching excellence and academic freedom. By discovering and sharing knowledge in a broad array of graduate and undergraduate programs, Kent State University meets the dynamic needs of a global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Kent State University Salem Campus
2491 State Route 45 South
Salem, OH 44460
General Phone: (330) 332-0361
http://www.salem.kent.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 61 | radiation therapist |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | education courses |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 11 | applied horticulture |
| Business and Management | 10 | business |
| Medical Administration | 8 | health and medical administrative |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer applications programming |
Number of programs and degrees for Kent State Salem in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 96 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 29 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Kent State Salem had a total enrollment of 1,268 students (1,254 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Salem, 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 Salem participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 305107)
Kent State Salem 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 | 6 | $65,885 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $50,050 | 13 | $51,271 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $45,244 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $56,279 | 24 | $50,347 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kent State Salem Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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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