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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,310

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

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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

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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

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