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Kent State University at Salem Admission Requirements

Salem, Ohio

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Your chances of getting into Kent State University at Salem

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into Kent State University at Salem? Kent State University at Salem is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Kent State University at Salem directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Kent State University at Salem GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.27

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Kent State University at Salem?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Kent State University at Salem are to have around a 3.27 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Kent State University at Salem is 3.27 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #53 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Kent State University at Salem students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.79% Good
3.75 to 3.99 19.83% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 12.4% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.88% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.36% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 19.83% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.96% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 4.96% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Kent State University at Salem SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Kent State University at Salem
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Kent State University at Salem
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Kent State University at Salem ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Kent State University at Salem
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Kent State University at Salem
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

62% of Kent State University at Salem freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 33% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kent State University at Salem students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 6.32%
Top 25% of class 32.63%
Top 50% of class 62%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

253

Applicants have 253 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kent State University at Salem is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kent State University at Salem and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kent State University at Salem Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Kent State University at Salem
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Kent State University at Salem often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203492 IPEDS survey data for Kent State University at Salem.

Last updated February 24, 2024