Kent State University at Salem Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Salem, OH · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$7,492
Out-of-State Tuition$17,342
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Kent State University at Salem vs. State and National Averages

Kent State University at SalemOH AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$7,492$20,317$18,082
vs. average—-63%-59%

Other colleges in Salem

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Allegheny Wesleyan CollegePrivate nonprofit46$6,800

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Kent State University at Salem

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,388
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)31%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$24,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants33%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over21%
First-generation students36%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Kent State University at Salem?

In-state tuition at Kent State University at Salem is $7,492 and out-of-state tuition is $17,342, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Kent State University at Salem?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Kent State University at Salem. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Kent State University at Salem?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Kent State University at Salem. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Kent State University at Salem?

Kent State University at Salem enrolls about 1,164 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 26:1.

Is Kent State University at Salem expensive?

In-state tuition at Kent State University at Salem is $7,492, which is 63% below the OH average of $20,317.

How much do graduates of Kent State University at Salem earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Kent State University at Salem are $45,388 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Kent State University at Salem take on?

The median debt among Kent State University at Salem graduates who borrowed is $24,500, according to College Scorecard.