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Kent State University, also referred to as KSU, was established in 1910. This public state university has under it several campuses. The Tuscarawas Campus was constructed in 1968, and is located in New Philadelphia, Ohio. KSU's recent enrollments have more than 2,000 students every year.
Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus offers a large number of associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, as well as certificate programs. In addition, Master of Technology degrees are also awarded to students. There are over 200 academic programs that students can choose from.
The sports teams of Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus participate in basketball, volleyball, and golf. The teams are nicknamed the Golden Flashes. Students are also involved in a variety of clubs and organizations such as the Animation Imagineers, Justice Studies Club, Salt And Light, Student Nurses Association, Vet Tech Student Chapter, and Technology Club.
New Philadelphia, OH is home to Kent State Tuscarawas. New Philadelphia is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Kent State Tuscarawas go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering and engineering technician.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Kent State Tuscarawas has 2,039 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus
330 University Dr N.E.
New Philadelphia, OH 44663-9403
General Phone: (330) 339-3391
http://www.tusc.kent.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 57 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | engineering technician, mechanical engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, industrial tech |
| Business and Management | 30 | business, accounting technology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 25 | computer applications programming, computer security |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | human development and family studies |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | education courses |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Kent State Tuscarawas in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 202 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 21 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Kent State Tuscarawas had a total enrollment of 2,039 students (1,939 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| 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 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 90% |
| State unknown | 10% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Philadelphia, 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 Tuscarawas participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 305103)
Kent State Tuscarawas 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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $70,945 | 6 | $64,881 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $53,931 | 17 | $49,457 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $60,188 | 26 | $51,665 |
*: 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
Computer and Information Systems Security
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 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 Tuscarawas Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | 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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