Kent State University at Stark
North Canton, OH · Public · offers Bachelor's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$10,897Average net price / year
37%Graduation rate
$45,388Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,500Median debt at graduation
2,692Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $7,492
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,342
- Total cost of attendance
- $15,936
- Books & supplies
- $800
- Average net price
- $10,897
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $8,312
- $30–48k
- $8,216
- $48–75k
- $10,651
- $75–110k
- $14,401
- $110k+
- $14,909
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- First-year retention
- 54%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $40,179
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,388
- Median debt (graduates)
- $24,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 29%
- Students with federal loans
- 36%
Programs: what graduates earn
23 of 31 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 0 | $57,169 | $25,000 |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 400 | $34,969 | $18,977 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 5 | $47,306 | $19,501 |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 0 | $66,990 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | 0 | $60,051 | $22,500 |
| Mathematics | 0 | $54,367 | $19,250 |
| Marketing | 0 | $44,567 | $24,178 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 0 | $43,509 | $24,909 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | $41,205 | $27,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 0 | $40,005 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 0 | $35,804 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 0 | $34,020 | $21,263 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 0 | $33,980 | $24,553 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 0 | $33,643 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 0 | $33,040 | $25,000 |
| Biology, General | 0 | $30,118 | $22,126 |
| Sociology | 0 | $29,183 | $23,250 |
| History | 0 | $28,476 | $25,125 |
| Psychology, General | 0 | $28,474 | $25,000 |
| Music | 4 | $24,340 | $28,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 0 | $22,318 | $25,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 0 | $19,138 | $26,899 |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 0 | $75,645 | $28,013 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,692
- Graduate students
- 12
- Part-time
- 72%
- Women / men
- 63% / 37%
- White
- 78%
- Hispanic
- 4%
- Black
- 9%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 24:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $80,793 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 49%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.kent.edu/stark
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 0% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 96% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 0% of degrees
- Social Sciences – 0% of degrees
- Visual & Performing Arts – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kent State University at Stark cost?
The average net price after grants is $10,897 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $7,492 and the full cost of attendance is $15,936.
How much do Kent State University at Stark graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $45,388 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
37% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in North Canton
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stark State College North Canton, OH · Public · 5,749 students |
$5,986 | — | 23% | $34,661 |
| Walsh University North Canton, OH · Private nonprofit · 1,390 students |
$20,493 | 71% | 59% | $59,764 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.