Kent State University at Ashtabula campus
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Kent State University at Ashtabula

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 53%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Ashtabula, Ohio, KSU-Ashtabula is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Kent State University at Ashtabula is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Kent State University at Ashtabula is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at KSU-Ashtabula is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at KSU-Ashtabula is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at KSU-Ashtabula do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,758

Cost of attendance at Kent State University at Ashtabula in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,634

Cost of attendance at Kent State University at Ashtabula in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Kent State University at Ashtabula received on average $4,832 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,832
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 80 59% $5,109 $408,739
Other Federal Grant 85 63% $5,328 $452,839
State Grant/Scholarships 2 1% $1,550 $3,100
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 62 46% $1,452 $90,040
Total Grant & Scholarships 113 84% $4,832 $545,979

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kent State University at Ashtabula students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kent State University at Ashtabula students is 28.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.7%.

28.6%

  • white 26.1% 40 students
  • hispanic 60.0% 9 students

Service Offerings

Kent State University at Ashtabula provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kent State University at Ashtabula offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training