Tuition at Kent State Columbiana County Campuses
Affordability! Kent State Columbiana County Campuses are pleased to offer quality education at an affordable cost.
With Ohio resident tuition starting as low as $3,530. per full-time* semester, Kent State East Liverpool and Kent State Salem offer an exceptional value! With the tuition guarantee, new freshman students can rest assured that their tuition will remain low and predictable for any degree they finish within four years. Lower division tuition** starts at $3,530. per semester and upper division tuition is $4,129. Students receive individual attention and quality instruction from top-notch faculty on a friendly and active campus. Your tuition dollars are well-invested when you take advantage of our many opportunities for research, service-learning, cultural experience, and engagement with faculty, staff and our community. Our financial aid office is here to help you get the financial support you need to pay for your education.
Transfer students can take advantage of the tuition guarantee as well. The length of the guarantee is dependent on transfer credit hours.
Residents of select Pennsylvania and West Virginia Counties pay a full-time tuition rate of $4,440. lower division per semester and $5,039. upper division per semester.
Pennsylvania Counties:
- Allegheny
- Beaver
- Butler
- Crawford
- Erie
- Lawrence
- Mercer
West Virginia Counties:
- Brooke
- Hancock
- Ohio
Non-Ohio Resident tuition rates start at $7,813.46 lower division per semester and $8,385.66 upper division per semester. Contact us for more information regarding Non-resident scholarships.
CONTACT FINANCIAL AID
| Kent State at East Liverpool | Kent State at Salem |
|---|---|
| Purinton Hall, 400 E. 4th St., East Liverpool, OH 43920 | 2491 St.Rt. 45 South, Salem, OH 44460 |
| Beth Allison-Christy | Angel Barcey |
| ballison@kent.edu | acarnes@kent.edu |
| 330-385-3805 | 330-332-0361 |
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* Full-time tuition applies for at least 12 credit hours per semester.
** Lower Division includes course numbers from 10000 to 20000, and Upper Division includes course numbers from 30000 to 40000.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Out of County Fee: Residents of counties other than Columbiana will be assessed an additional $1.00 per semester out-of-county fee.
Overload Fee: Students enrolled at both a Regional campus and the Kent campus for more than 18 credit hours will be assessed an additional $483. per credit hour for each credit hour enrolled above the 18 credit hours.
Online Course Fees: Some online courses may carry additional per credit hour fee.
Other Fees: Tuition amounts above do not include program fees, special course fees, online and distance learning fees, etc.
Financial, Billing, and Enrollment Center
Kent State’s Financial, Billing, and Enrollment Center is available via chat, online contact form, phone, and virtual appointment to answer student questions and assist students with tuition and billing information, and with university forms a student may need to complete related to financial aid, tuition, billing, and enrollment.
Phone: 330-672-6000
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Paying for college is an important aspect of realizing your academic goals. Kent State's affordable tuition helps you keep costs low as you pursue your education.
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Kent State East Liverpool and Salem offers scholarships to new freshman, transfers and currently enrolled students.
The scholarships are funded by generous gifts and donations from campus friends, businesses, foundations, faculty/staff and the local community. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, program of study, county of residence, financial need and other criteria.
Both campuses have scholarship committees comprised of faculty, staff and administration who evaluate the applications and award scholarships to deserving students. The scholarships are not renewable (unless specified) but students may reapply each year. Scholarships are awarded to students on a part time or full time basis, depending on the number of hours a student is enrolled per semester.
East Liverpool Scholarship Opportunities Salem Scholarship Opportunities
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Allocation of Instructional & General Fees
Percentage Distribution of Instructional and General Fee for the Fiscal Year 24/25.