- Kent State University's eight-campus network, one of the largest regional systems in the country, serves both the development of a true living/learning approach at the Kent Campus and regional needs on seven other campuses throughout Northeast Ohio. The Kent Campus provides the resources and facilities of a large, diverse university, while the Regional Campuses - Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas - offer the friendly, casual atmosphere of small liberal arts colleges.
School Highlights
Kent State University at Stark serves 4,653 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is same as the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,653 students
- In-state tuition: $5,664
- Out-state tuition: $13,624
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Kent State University at Stark ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 282 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kent State University at Stark
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
282 staff
93 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Kent State University at Stark has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Kent State University at Stark diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,653 students
599 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,111 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
3,542 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
242 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,111 students
306 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1 students
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,530 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
12 students
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
7%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
3%
7%
% White
4%
4%
% Hawaiian
80%
64%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2%
23%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.334%
0.2667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,700
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,664 is more than the state average of $4,921. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,624 is more than the state average of $10,849. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$4,921
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,624
$10,849
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Since its founding as a teacher-training school in 1910, Kent State has become an engine for economic, cultural and workforce development in the region and beyond as one of the premiere Ohio colleges. The university also has earned acclaim for applying new knowledge to address the needs of the communities it serves and society as a whole. Kent State Stark began in 1912, when John McGilvery, the new president of the Kent Normal School, decided to take teacher education directly into the communities of Northeastern Ohio. From that point on, Kent State's regional campus programs have set a high standard for locally based college and university education. Stark County has been the recipient of Kent's extension and off-campus programs since the very beginning. In 2006, we will celebrate 60 years of Kent State's continuous service to the people and businesses of Stark County. Located on 200 acres in Jackson Township, the Stark Campus is the largest regional campus of Kent State University, serving nearly 4,000 students each year. The campus consists of six major buildings and a natural pond and offers three associate degrees and eight complete bachelor degree programs in English, history, justice studies, middle childhood education, business management, nursing, general studies and psychology. The campus also offers a master of business administration degree. Nearly 90 percent of Kent State Stark's full-time faculty hold the highest academic credentials in their field. The campus boasts the Professional Education and Conference Center as Northeast Ohio's most technologically advanced meeting, training and events facility. Kent State Stark offers several academic program opportunities in the associate, baccalaureate and master's degree levels. Students can earn a bachelor's degree on the Stark Campus in business management, English, general studies, history, justice studies, middle childhood education, nursing or psychology. The campus also offers the core courses of Kent's 272 undergraduate programs. Kent State Stark recently began offering a full master's of business administration degree program at convenient evening hours for busy adults. Kent State University is accredited without reservation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kent State University at Stark cost?
Kent State University at Stark's tuition is approximately $5,664 for In-State students and $13,624 for Out-State students.
What schools are Kent State University at Stark often compared to?
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What is Kent State University at Stark's ranking?
Kent State University at Stark ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Largest student body.
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