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Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in New Philadelphia, Ohio, KSU-Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas 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-Tuscarawas is reported to be 38%, 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-Tuscarawas is 60% , 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-Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas 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, 89 of freshman students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas received on average $3,989 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.

$3,989
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 103 43% $5,811 $598,501
Other Federal Grant 108 45% $5,878 $634,801
State Grant/Scholarships 3 1% $6,715 $20,145
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 173 72% $1,125 $194,633
Total Grant & Scholarships 213 89% $3,989 $849,579

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas students is 38.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.0%.

38.4%

  • white 36.4% 68 students
  • unknown 75.0% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NSCAA
    National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

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