Kent State University at Stark

Public two-year college in North Canton, OH that costs an average of $9,980 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$9,980
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,178

PublicLarge suburb2,692 undergraduates

Cost of Kent State University at Stark

Total cost of attendance (per year)$16,502
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,716
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$17,960
Books and supplies$800
Average net price after aid$9,980

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$8,263
$30,001–48,000$8,280
$48,001–75,000$9,354
$75,001–110,000$12,709
$110,001+$15,359

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Kent State University at Stark's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate35%
First-year retention54%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,502
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,178
Rank in Ohio (earnings)18th of 38 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,000
Typical monthly loan payment$261 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants36%
Students with federal loans34%

Majors and programs at Kent State University at Stark

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (22)

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations—$57,064$20,500
Business/Commerce1——

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management—$44,207$20,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,603$41,006$13,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections8—$16,873
Security Science and Technology1——

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$74,299$30,384
Curriculum and Instruction———

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services———

Similar colleges in Ohio

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Lakeland Community CollegeKirtland$3,765—$44,165
Central Ohio Technical CollegeNewark$9,826—$44,532
Washington State College of OhioMarietta$6,203—$38,317
Marion Technical CollegeMarion$6,851—$44,031
University of Cincinnati-Clermont CollegeBatavia$11,449—$60,832
Ohio State University-Newark CampusNewark$14,068—$67,080
Hocking CollegeNelsonville$16,748—$42,530
North Central State CollegeMansfield$5,896—$44,213

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About Kent State University at Stark

TypePublic two-year college
LocationNorth Canton, OH
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates2,692
Student-to-faculty ratio24 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitekent.edu/stark ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Kent State University at Stark cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $16,502 a year (tuition and fees: $7,716 in-state, $17,960 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $9,980 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,263.

How much do Kent State University at Stark graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,178 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 18th of 38 similar colleges in Ohio. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($74,293 a year after graduation).

What is Kent State University at Stark's graduation rate?

35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 54% of first-year students return for a second year.