C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
70/100 · earnings-weighted

Kent State University at Stark

4-Year Public
📍 North Canton, Ohio 44720
Kent State University at Stark campus, North Canton, OH
Kent State University at Stark campus, North Canton, OH. Photo: Purocafe (talk), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 37%
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
C+
63/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
C
45/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,433
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate
21.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,977
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Kent State University at Stark ▼

26% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$291,906
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,518
1-Year Change
+5.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Kent State University at Stark, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,388
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,179
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,500
Median debt at graduation
36.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Kent State University at Stark

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$60,051$91,614-14%#231 of 349#200$22,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,990$78,263-12%#792 of 966#683$25,000
Mathematics$54,367$76,336+10%#108 of 309#75$19,250
Marketing$44,567$63,440-8%#330 of 516#258$24,178
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,509$62,265-9%#701 of 1176#564$24,909
Biology$30,118$56,502-1%#471 of 841#336$22,126
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$41,205$53,833+1%#208 of 476#136$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$35,804$49,375-12%#465 of 660#380$25,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$33,980$48,569-12%#530 of 660#471$24,553
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$34,020$47,208-14%#228 of 265#191$21,263
History$28,476$46,781-8%#329 of 459#253$25,125
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$40,005$46,171-23%#135 of 138#129$25,000
Music$24,340$43,222+1%#138 of 268#110$28,000
Psychology$28,474$42,328-17%#902 of 1027#843$25,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$33,643$41,826-14%#148 of 172#134$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$33,040$41,717-12%#606 of 680#585$25,000
Sociology$29,183$40,217-24%#440 of 462#428$23,250
English Language and Literature$22,318$36,241-25%#552 of 576#534$25,000
Fine and Studio Arts$19,138$35,710-14%#340 of 423#309$26,899

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Kent State University at Stark Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $291,906
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,518/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 44705 (7.4% cap, Canton)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,325 $16,438

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
42%
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Take Out Loans
$10,977
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,024
$30,001 - $48,000$9,366
$48,001 - $75,000$12,043
$75,001 - $110,000$14,275
$110,001+$14,719

Student Demographics

3,433
Total Students
64%
Women
61%
Traditional Age (18-24)
26%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Hispanic 4%
Black 7%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 26%
With Family 74%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~899 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 31%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 61%
25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kent State University at Stark?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Kent State University at Stark?
Tuition at Kent State University at Stark is $7,325 for in-state students and $16,438 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,977.
What is the graduation rate at Kent State University at Stark?
The graduation rate at Kent State University at Stark is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Kent State University at Stark a good school?
Kent State University at Stark has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Kent State University at Stark?
Kent State University at Stark has a total enrollment of 3,433 students.
Is there rental demand near Kent State University at Stark?
Yes! Approximately 26% of students at Kent State University at Stark live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 899 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the North Canton area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology