Stark State College Of Technology

6200 Frank Ave Nw, North Canton, OH, 44720 - View a map of this school Map

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Stark State College provides high-value, student-centered associate degrees and professional development. The College is dedicated to individual learning, transferable higher education and career success. We advance quality of life through accessibility and business and community partnerships....

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  • Stark State College Of Technology
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County Stark County, OH -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,528 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 5,083 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 7,611 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 81% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 70% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,553 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 40% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,140 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 5% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,761 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 25% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,790 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Stark State College is the largest of five colleges and universities in Stark County, and Ohio's largest technical college with a headcount of over 7000 credit students. In 2005, the U.S. Department of Education ranked Stark State College as 11th among the top 50 fastest growing public two-year colleges in the nation by headcount between 5,000 and 9,999 students.
  • Stark State College prepares individuals to enter fields in business technologies, engineering technologies, health technologies, information technologies, public service technologies and general studies. Degrees awarded are the associate of applied science, associate of applied business and associate of technical studies. The College also offers the following degrees in conjunction with Kent State University: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Business and Associate of Science.
  • In addition to our 44 associate degree programs, any student can begin any college major at Stark State through the transfer module. The transfer module consists of 35 to 37 semester hours of coursework that are guaranteed to transfer to any other state college or university. Many students and parents take advantage of this cost-effective approach to a four-year degree program.
  • Stark State is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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