Kent State University at Stark

6000 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • 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 3,569 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 3,569 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,664
  • Out-state tuition: $13,624
  • Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • 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 109 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Kent State University at Stark
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1946
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
109 staff
24 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Kent State University at Stark has declined by 27% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Kent State University at Stark diversity score of 0.37 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,569 students
565 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
788 students
342 students
# Part-Time Students
2,781 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,526 students
565 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
788 students
342 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
2 students
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,738 students
356 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
43 students
4 students
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
79%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.00
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)
12%
23%
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 $5,419. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,624 is more than the state average of $10,873. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$5,419
Out-State Tuition Fees
$13,624
$10,873
Tuition Notes
$7,385 (In-state, full-time, lower-division FR/SO)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$18,562
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$6,516
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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?
Kent State University at Starkis often viewed alongside schools like Stark State College by visitors of our site.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 3,569 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,664
  • Out-state tuition: $13,624
  • Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Stark County, OH community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Stark County, OH is Ross College-Canton. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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