Kent State University at Ashtabula
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. a public school with 1,290 students.
About This School
Kent State University at Ashtabula is a public institution located in Ashtabula, Ohio with approximately 1,290 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,205 per year. The graduation rate is 25%, and the typical graduate earns $42,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Kent State University at Ashtabula is a satellite campus of Kent State University. The campus is located in Ashtabula, Ohio, United States, and was established in 1958. It is the northernmost of Kent State's seven satellite campuses in Northeast Ohio, known as regional campuses, approximately 60 miles (97 km) northeast of the main campus in Kent. Students can begin any of Kent State's nearly 300 undergraduate majors, and can complete several bachelor's degrees as well as more than 20 associate programs entirely at the Ashtabula campus. Classes have been held at the present campus since 1967.
This campus is best suited for students in the Ashtabula area who need an affordable, close-to-home starting point for a Kent State degree — particularly those balancing work, family, or financial constraints that make commuting to a four-year campus unrealistic. The net price of around $12,200 per year is genuinely reasonable, and the ability to begin any of Kent State's 300+ majors while completing associate degrees locally adds real flexibility. That said, the numbers here deserve an honest conversation: a 25% graduation rate and a 49% freshman retention rate are significant red flags, meaning most students who start here don't finish, which should prompt a family to ask hard questions about academic support, student services, and what's driving that attrition. Median earnings of $42,400 a decade out are modest, so if a student is borrowing the full $24,500 median debt load, the financial return will be tight — this school makes the most sense if costs are kept low through commuting, working, and maximizing aid. My practical advice: treat this campus as a deliberate stepping stone with a clear transfer or completion plan in hand from day one, ideally with a conversation at enrollment about exactly which bachelor's degrees can be finished on-site versus requiring a move to the main Kent campus.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,290 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Kent State University at Ashtabula
3300 Lake Road West
Ashtabula, OH 44004
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kent State University at Ashtabula cost?
The average net price at Kent State University at Ashtabula is about $12,205 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Kent State University at Ashtabula?
Kent State University at Ashtabula has a graduation rate of 25%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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