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Stark State College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 51%
On-time graduation rate 19%

Located in North Canton, Ohio, Stark State College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Stark State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Stark State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Stark State College is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Ohio is 18-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Stark State College is reported to be 19%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Stark State College is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Stark State College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,310

Cost of attendance at Stark State College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,406

Cost of attendance at Stark State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Stark State College received on average $3,861 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,861
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 366 50% $4,095 $1,498,895
Other Federal Grant 455 63% $4,010 $1,824,714
State Grant/Scholarships 25 3% $2,217 $55,429
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 249 34% $977 $243,361
Total Grant & Scholarships 550 76% $3,861 $2,123,504

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Stark State College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Stark State College students is 18.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.1%.

18.9%

  • asian 25.0% 6 students
  • African American 5.4% 10 students
  • white 22.7% 150 students
  • unknown 15.8% 3 students
  • hispanic 20.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 19.5% 8 students

Service Offerings

Stark State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Stark State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training