by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Kent State University at Ashtabula, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Attendance costs at Kent State University at Ashtabula came in between $15,897.00 ranging to $25,747.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: about $15,897.00 in-state compared with $25,747.00 for out-of-state students.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $7,492.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,405.00 |
| Total cost | $15,897.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,897.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,308.00 |
| Net price | $10,589.00 |
| That is 45% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,897.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,556.00 |
| Net price | $8,341.00 |
| That is 57% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $17,342.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,405.00 |
| Total cost | $25,747.00 |
| That is 34% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,747.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,308.00 |
| Net price | $20,439.00 |
| That is 6% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,747.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,556.00 |
| Net price | $18,191.00 |
| That is 6% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 3.5% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $8,634.00 | $10,961.00 | $16,456.00 |
| Senior year | $9,578.00 | $12,159.00 | $18,254.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $36,402.00 | $46,213.00 | $69,378.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,868.00 | $17,605.00 | $26,431.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $419.00 | $532.00 | $798.00 |
| Total amount paid | $50,270.00 | $63,818.00 | $95,809.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $8,634.00 | $10,961.00 | $16,456.00 |
| Senior year | $8,938.00 | $11,347.00 | $17,035.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $17,572.00 | $22,308.00 | $33,491.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,694.00 | $8,499.00 | $12,759.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $202.00 | $257.00 | $385.00 |
| Total amount paid | $24,267.00 | $30,807.00 | $46,250.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $18,831.00 | $21,158.00 | $26,652.00 |
| Senior year | $20,888.00 | $23,469.00 | $29,564.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $79,390.00 | $89,201.00 | $112,366.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $30,245.00 | $33,982.00 | $42,807.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $914.00 | $1,027.00 | $1,293.00 |
| Total amount paid | $109,635.00 | $123,183.00 | $155,174.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $18,831.00 | $21,158.00 | $26,652.00 |
| Senior year | $19,493.00 | $21,902.00 | $27,590.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $38,324.00 | $43,060.00 | $54,242.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,600.00 | $16,404.00 | $20,664.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $441.00 | $496.00 | $624.00 |
| Total amount paid | $52,923.00 | $59,464.00 | $74,906.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $12,205.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $10,753.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,922.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $8,863.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,336.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,223.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,459.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Kent State University at Ashtabula Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the grants & scholarships detail.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Kent State University at Ashtabula is $17,500.00, placing the school in the Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,325.00 |
| 25th | $6,251.00 |
| Median (50th) | $17,500.00 |
| 75th | $29,000.00 |
| 90th | $42,500.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $16,500.00 |
| Middle income | $17,838.00 |
| High income | $17,500.00 |
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $17,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $16,850.00 |
First-generation graduates of Kent State University at Ashtabula take on $650.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Kent State University at Ashtabula stands at $4,000.00. The Department of Education flags this school for a Pell-debt-inequity pattern.
The default-rate classification at Kent State University at Ashtabula is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 11.8% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Kent State University at Ashtabula come to $3,224,471,489.00 over 137,131 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 24 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,296.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 2 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,750.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Kent State University at Ashtabula, a few questions are worth asking:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.