Kent State University at Stark: Review & Facts

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Kent State University at Stark is a small four-year, public school with 3,450 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1946 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in North Canton, Ohio.

Academic Offerings

At Kent State University at Stark you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
26
Kent State University at Stark implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Computer Science, Music, Theater and Drama, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Kent State University at Stark is very low at 48% (way below Ohio average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
48%
Bad
The graduation rate at Kent State University at Stark is very low: 2%.

Student to faculty ratio at Kent State University at Stark is reasonably decent: 19:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, about $15,900 per year. The additional fees at Kent State University at Stark beyond tuition are roughly $100; which comes to a total of $16,000 per year.

Read the details about Kent State University at Stark additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Kent State University at Stark is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $45.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Kent State University at Stark and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (330) 499-9600 or check Kent State University at Stark Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Kent State University at Stark provides a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Kent State University at Stark, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Presently there is no on-campus housing at Kent State University at Stark.

Based on the college crime information, Kent State University at Stark appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Kent State University at Stark Location and Address

Postal Address:
Kent State University at Stark
6000 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, Ohio
44720-7599, USA
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