Facts & Figures

Kent State University's Columbiana County campuses at East Liverpool and Salem provide a world-class education taught by first-rate faculty at roughly half the cost of a four-year university in the state of Ohio. We also offer lower rates for Northern West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania residents.

OUR STUDENTS:

Combined, the Columbiana County Campuses enroll approximately 3,000 students.

  • 70% Female
  • 30% Male

Approximately 1/3 of our students are 25 years of age or older

ENROLLMENT (as of Fall Semester 2026):
East Liverpool1,258
Salem1,763
Total3,021
 

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY'S GOLDEN GUARANTEE PLAN

Kent State University's Golden Guarantee Plan Rates apply to first-year degree-seeking undergraduate and eligible transfer students starting at Kent State during the 2025-2026 academic year.

ACADEMIC EXPENSES: The Golden Guarantee plan applies to first-year degree-seeking undergraduate and eligible transfer students starting at Kent State during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Tuition and fees per semester for full-time status.
Golden Guarantee Ohio Resident:   $3,917.52  (Undergraduate Lower Division 10000-20000) $4,591.08 (Undergraduate Upper Division 30000-40000)
Golden Guarantee Non-Ohio Resident: $9,142.32   (Undergraduate Lower Division 10000-20000) $9,815.88  (Undergraduate Upper Division 30000-40000)
Golden Guarantee WV and PA Resident*: $4,962.48 (Undergraduate Lower Division 10000-20000)$5,636.04 (Undergraduate Upper Division 30000-40000)

* Residents of Brooke, Hancock and Ohio counties in West Virginia: residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Erie, Lawrence and Mercer counties in Pennsylvania.

 

DEGREE PROGRAMS:

Students can complete 27 bachelor's and associate degrees at Kent State Columbiana Campuses. Certificates are also available. Additionally students can begin coursework in 340+ world-class programs of study available throughout Kent State University's eight-campus system.

 

CALENDAR:

  • Fall semester runs August - December
  • Spring semester runs January - May
  • There are several Summer sessions that run May - August