Kent State University at Salem

It is not competitive to get into Kent State University at Salem. Kent State University at Salem admitted 93% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 274 applications received in 2023, 256 students were offered admission.

Reach out to Kent State University at Salem's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who apply to Kent State University at Salem for fall should hear back from Kent State University at Salem by September 1.

Kent State University at Salem Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Kent State University at Salem's admissions stats.

Kent State University at Salem 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	13.16%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	83%
Waitlist	No

Kent State University at Salem Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Kent State University at Salem.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	September 1

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Want to Apply Early to Kent State University at Salem?

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Kent State University at Salem does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Kent State University at Salem Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Kent State University at Salem?

Getting into Kent State University at Salem is not competitive. Kent State University at Salem has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Kent State University at Salem accepted 93% of students, approximately 256 from the 274 applicants.

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Kent State University at Salem, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores. Admissions to radiological technology, human services programs is program very difficult.

Transferring to Kent State University at Salem

Transfer student admissions is not competitive.

For Students Waitlisted to Kent State University at Salem

Kent State University at Salem has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Kent State University at Salem?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Kent State University at Salem

What does Kent State University at Salem consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Kent State University at Salem for more information on admission factors.

Kent State University at Salem 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Kent State University at Salem, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Kent State University at Salem's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Kent State University at Salem?

Students admitted to Kent State University at Salem have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 79.17% submitted a class rank. At Kent State University at Salem 13.16% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 32.89% were in the top 25% and 64.47% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Kent State University at Salem, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	9.47%
3.75 and 3.99	21.05%
3.50 and 3.74	17.9%
3.25 and 3.49	21.05%
3.00 and 3.24	9.47%
2.50 and 2.9	7.37%
2.00 and 2.49	10.53%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Kent State University at Salem directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Kent State University at Salem is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not. 83% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Kent State University at Salem, you should strive to earn between 17 and 20 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 20 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Kent State University at Salem's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 20, and three out of four students scored lower than 20 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Kent State University at Salem students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Kent State University at Salem

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Kent State University at Salem. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Kent State University at Salem during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Kent State University at Salem Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Kent State University at Salem?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Kent State University at Salem.

Does Kent State University at Salem accept transfer credits?

✅ Kent State University at Salem accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Kent State University at Salem accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Kent State University at Salem accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Kent State University at Salem accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Kent State University at Salem?

❌ No, Kent State University at Salem is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Kent State University at Salem's acceptance rate?

✅ Kent State University at Salem's acceptance rate is 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Kent State University at Salem?

❌ Kent State University at Salem does not offer early decision.

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