- Kent State University's eight-campus network, one of the largest regional systems in the country, serves both the development of a true living/learning approach at the Kent Campus and regional needs on seven other campuses throughout Northeast Ohio. The Kent Campus provides the resources and facilities of a large, diverse university, while the Regional Campuses - Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas - offer the friendly, casual atmosphere of small liberal arts colleges.
School Highlights
Kent State University at Tuscarawas serves 2,099 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,099 students
- In-state tuition: $7,060
- Out-state tuition: $16,168
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 18%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
70 staff
24 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Kent State University at Tuscarawas has declined by 25% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Kent State University at Tuscarawas diversity score of 0.32 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,099 students
612 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
431 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
1,668 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
909 students
354 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
431 students
342 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,668 students
356 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
82%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
13%
67%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
38%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,700
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,060 is more than the state average of $5,117. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,168 is more than the state average of $10,797. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,060
$5,117
Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,168
$10,797
Tuition Notes
$3,698 per semester (Ohio residents)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$6,516
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Since its founding as a teacher-training school in 1910, Kent State has become an engine for economic, cultural and workforce development in the region and beyond as one of the premiere Ohio colleges. The university also has earned acclaim for applying new knowledge to address the needs of the communities it serves and society as a whole. Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus offers classes and coursework leading to 19 associate degrees, including a computer animation degree or veterinary assistant training degree, six bachelor's degrees and a master's degree in technology. With 272 undergraduate academic programs available on Kent State's eight-campus network and a strong financial aid program in place for qualifying students, KSU Tuscarawas is a great place to commence your college education. The Tuscarawas Campus offers 19 associate degrees, six bachelor's degrees in business management, general studies, justice studies, industrial technology, nursing and technology; and the Master of Technology Degree. A recently constructed Science and Advanced Technology Center provides 50,000-square-feet of laboratory and classroom space for science, nursing and workforce development. Currently, the Tuscarawas Campus is conducting a fundraising campaign to construct a 55,000-square-foot, $13.5 million Fine and Performing Arts center that will enable the campus to expand academic and cultural programming. Kent State University is accredited without reservation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, programs at Kent State Tuscarawas have received accreditation from organizations such as the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Inc., the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michael Ginnetti - Accepted into graduate school with full funding - 2013 -
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kent State University at Tuscarawas cost?
Kent State University at Tuscarawas's tuition is approximately $7,060 for In-State students and $16,168 for Out-State students.
Who are famous alumni from Kent State University at Tuscarawas?
Kent State University at Tuscarawas famous alumni include: Michael Ginnetti - Accepted into graduate school with full funding - 2013.
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