Kent State University at East Liverpool

Nestled in the heart of East Liverpool, Kent State University at East Liverpool offers a distinctive educational experience rooted in community and history. Since its establishment in 1965 as an academic outreach of Kent State, this campus has been a vital hub for higher education in the region. It proudly became an official Kent State University regional branch in 1968, deeply integrating itself into the fabric of the city by moving into the historic former East Liverpool High School downtown campus.

Today, Kent State East Liverpool thrives as part of the Kent State University Columbiana Campus, a powerful collaboration formed in 2009 by merging administrative and faculty resources with Kent State's Salem Campus. This unique structure ensures students benefit from the shared expertise and expanded opportunities of a larger system while maintaining the close-knit, supportive atmosphere of a regional campus.

With a student body of 462, Kent State East Liverpool provides a personalized and accessible pathway to a Kent State degree. Students here enjoy the benefits of a public satellite campus, offering quality public university education close to home. It’s an ideal environment for those seeking a strong academic foundation within a supportive and historically rich setting, preparing them for successful futures.