- 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.
School Highlights
Stark State College serves 10,596 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than 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: 10,596 students
- In-state tuition: $3,686
- Out-state tuition: $5,870
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Stark State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 545 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Stark State College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
545 staff
93 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Stark State College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Stark State College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,596 students
599 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
2,695 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
7,901 students
270 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
578 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,695 students
306 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,901 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
2%
% Asian
14%
15%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
7%
% White
4%
4%
% Hawaiian
75%
64%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.56
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1891%
0.5417%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,686 is less than the state average of $4,921. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,870 is less than the state average of $10,849. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,686
$4,921
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,870
$10,849
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,794
$18,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,536
$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
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stark State College cost?
Stark State College's tuition is approximately $3,686 for In-State students and $5,870 for Out-State students.
What is Stark State College's ranking?
Stark State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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