Stark State College

Stark State College Overview

Stark State College is a public, state school in the suburban setting of North Canton, Ohio. Stark State College was founded in 1960 and the school now enrolls around 10,596 students per year, including 10,596 undergrads.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 30, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Student Involvement at Stark State College

Are you interested in music or performing? At Stark State College you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Stark State College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Stark State College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Stark State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Stark State College on the Student Life page.

2022 Stark State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.9
In-State Tuition	$4,430
Out-of-State	$7,526

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Is Stark State College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what Stark State College offers and if the college seems like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Stark State College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Stark State College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Stark State College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Stark State College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Stark State College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Stark State College's endowment was valued at $9.2 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Stark State College spends about $5,793 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Stark State College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Stark State College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Stark State College.

Based on this information, does Stark State College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Stark State College a good school for you?

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Where is Stark State College?

Stark State College is located in the suburban setting of North Canton, Ohio, less than an hour from Cleveland.

If you would like to see Stark State College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 77 to North Canton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Akron-Canton.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Stark State College and North Canton are like without leaving home.

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