D
Below Average
Score: 39/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

Kent State University at East Liverpool

4-Year Public
📍 East Liverpool, Ohio 43920
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 10%
Outcomes
D
35/100
Affordability
B
67/100
Resources
F
34/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,056
Total Enrollment
10%
Graduation Rate
33%
Retention Rate
31.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,788
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Kent State University at East Liverpool ▼

13% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$106,640
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+2.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Kent State University at East Liverpool, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,388
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,179
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,500
Median debt at graduation
26.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
22.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Kent State University at East Liverpool

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$41,205$53,833+1%#207 of 476#135$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$35,804$49,375-12%#464 of 660#379$25,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$33,980$48,569-12%#529 of 660#470$24,553
Psychology$28,474$42,328-17%#901 of 1027#842$25,000
English Language and Literature$22,318$36,241-25%#551 of 576#533$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Kent State University at East Liverpool Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $106,640
  • Avg rent near campus: $882/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 26050 (11.3% cap, Newell)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,325 $16,438

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
53%
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Out Loans
$9,788
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,312
$30,001 - $48,000$9,383
$48,001 - $75,000$11,325
$75,001 - $110,000$13,776
$110,001+$13,670

Student Demographics

1,056
Total Students
65%
Women
48%
Traditional Age (18-24)
13%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Hispanic 4%
Black 5%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 13%
With Family 87%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~140 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 20%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%
Fully Online 72%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%
25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kent State University at East Liverpool?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Kent State University at East Liverpool?
Tuition at Kent State University at East Liverpool is $7,325 for in-state students and $16,438 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,788.
What is the graduation rate at Kent State University at East Liverpool?
The graduation rate at Kent State University at East Liverpool is 10%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Kent State University at East Liverpool a good school?
Kent State University at East Liverpool has a Repit College Score of 39/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Kent State University at East Liverpool?
Kent State University at East Liverpool has a total enrollment of 1,056 students.
Is there rental demand near Kent State University at East Liverpool?
Yes! Approximately 13% of students at Kent State University at East Liverpool live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 140 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology