Kent State University at Ashtabula

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,651

8.75% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,994

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.55%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,859

9.31% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

6.8%

7 Graduates

About

Kent State University at Ashtabula is a higher education institution located in Ashtabula County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Kent State University at Ashtabula were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (64 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy Technician (39 degrees), and Registered Nursing (34 degrees).

In 2021, 236 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kent State University at Ashtabula. 67.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (188 degrees), 13.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kent State University at Ashtabula is $6,651, which is $−5,133 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Kent State University at Ashtabula is $6,651, which is $−5,133 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,994.

In 2021, 54% of undergraduate students attending Kent State University at Ashtabula received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,651

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Kent State University at Ashtabula was $6,651. The cost of tuition at Kent State University at Ashtabula is $−5,133 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kent State University at Ashtabula (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,994

2021 Value

0.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Kent State University at Ashtabula had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,994. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Kent State University at Ashtabula grew by 0.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kent State University at Ashtabula (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,796

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kent State University at Ashtabula was of $8,796 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 11.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kent State University at Ashtabula (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Kent State University at Ashtabula received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.57% with respect to 2020, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kent State University at Ashtabula (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.55%

2019 Default Rate

143

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Kent State University at Ashtabula was 1.55%, which represents 143 out of the 9229 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Kent State University at Ashtabula had a total enrollment of 1,859 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Kent State University at Ashtabula is 173 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,686. This means that 9.31% of students enrolled at Kent State University at Ashtabula are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kent State University at Ashtabula, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79% White, 6.19% Black or African American, 5.16% Hispanic or Latino, 4.25% Two or More Races, 1.08% Asian, 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Kent State University at Ashtabula in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

9.31%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kent State University at Ashtabula in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,859 students. The full-time enrollment at Kent State University at Ashtabula is 173 and the part-time enrollment is 1,686. This means that 9.31% of students enrolled at Kent State University at Ashtabula are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kent State University at Ashtabula (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kent State University at Ashtabula was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Kent State University at Ashtabula had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kent State University at Ashtabula (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,469 enrolled students
Black or African American
115 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
96 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kent State University at Ashtabula is 79% White, 6.19% Black or African American, 5.16% Hispanic or Latino, 4.25% Two or More Races, 1.08% Asian, 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 56 students (3.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 82 more women than men received degrees from Kent State University at Ashtabula. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kent State University at Ashtabula is white (188 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Kent State University at Ashtabula is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (64 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy Technician (39 degrees) and Registered Nursing (34 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kent State University at Ashtabula, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (75 degrees awarded), Health (118 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Ashtabula are Registered nurses (1,429,873 people), Accountants & auditors (1,062,550 people), Other managers (816,306 people), Software developers (603,510 people), and Financial managers (490,283 people).

The most specialized majors at Kent State University at Ashtabula in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (75 degrees awarded), Health (118 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11 degrees), and Business (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Ashtabula are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Kent State University at Ashtabula are Liberal Arts & Humanities (75 degrees awarded), Health (118 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (8 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11 degrees), and Business (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Ashtabula are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,847,901 people), Computer Systems Design (996,029 people), Elementary & secondary schools (857,552 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (551,000 people), and Banking & related activities (544,862 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kent State University at Ashtabula.

Most Common (2021)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
64 degree-majors awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
39 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Kent State University at Ashtabula was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Kent State University at Ashtabula according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

159

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Ashtabula, which is 0.484 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (159).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kent State University at Ashtabula by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Ashtabula in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.786 times less than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Ashtabula in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.27 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Kent State University at Ashtabula completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 1% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 1% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Kent State University at Ashtabula is Male and Hispanic or Latino (25% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
188 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kent State University at Ashtabula is white (188 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

4.66% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
131 degrees awarded
White Male
57 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kent State University at Ashtabula is white female (131 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (57 degrees).

Operations

Kent State University at Ashtabula employs 23 Lecturers, 14 Associate professors and 2 Professors. Most academics at Kent State University at Ashtabula are Female Lecturer (18), Female Associate professor (8), and Male Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kent State University at Ashtabula are: Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.86M

2021 Salaries

11.1%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Kent State University at Ashtabula paid a median of $5.86M in salaries, a 11.1% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.74M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Kent State University at Ashtabula paid a total of $2.74M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kent State University at Ashtabula were Lecturer with 23 employees, Associate professor with 14 employees, and Professor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kent State University at Ashtabula were Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kent State University at Ashtabula was Female Lecturer with 18 employees, Female Associate professor with 8 employees, and Male Associate professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kent State University at Ashtabula.