Kent State University at Stark

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,325

6.13% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,977

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,433

26.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

1.73%

9 Graduates

About

Kent State University at Stark is a higher education institution located in Stark County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Kent State University at Stark were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (400 degrees awarded) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (5 degrees).

In 2023, 419 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kent State University at Stark. 63.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (350 degrees), 13.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kent State University at Stark is $7,325, which is $−4,866 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kent State University at Stark was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 8,730 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kent State University at Stark is $7,325, which is $4,867 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,977.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Kent State University at Stark received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,325

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kent State University at Stark was $7,325. The cost of tuition at Kent State University at Stark is $−4,867 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kent State University at Stark (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,977

2023 Value

7.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kent State University at Stark had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,977. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kent State University at Stark grew by 7.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kent State University at Stark (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,882

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kent State University at Stark was of $8,882 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kent State University at Stark (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Kent State University at Stark received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 23.6% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kent State University at Stark (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kent State University at Stark was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 8730 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Kent State University at Stark had a total enrollment of 3,433 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kent State University at Stark is 907 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,526. This means that 26.4% of students enrolled at Kent State University at Stark are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kent State University at Stark, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.8% White, 7.05% Black or African American, 4.28% Two or More Races, 4.19% Hispanic or Latino, 1.31% Asian, 0.117% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0583% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kent State University at Stark in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.5%), followed by White Male (33.7%) and Two or More Races Female (3.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kent State University at Stark in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,433 students. The full-time enrollment at Kent State University at Stark is 907 and the part-time enrollment is 2,526. This means that 26.4% of students enrolled at Kent State University at Stark are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kent State University at Stark (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kent State University at Stark was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Kent State University at Stark had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kent State University at Stark (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,741 enrolled students
Black or African American
242 enrolled students
Two or More Races
147 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kent State University at Stark is 79.8% White, 7.05% Black or African American, 4.28% Two or More Races, 4.19% Hispanic or Latino, 1.31% Asian, 0.117% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0583% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 88 students (2.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 113 more women than men received degrees from Kent State University at Stark. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kent State University at Stark is white (350 degrees awarded). There were 13.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Kent State University at Stark is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (400 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kent State University at Stark, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (403 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees), and Protective Services (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Stark are Software developers (622,940 people), Other managers (274,583 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (178,645 people), Police officers (149,226 people), and Computer occupations, all other (138,095 people).

The most specialized majors at Kent State University at Stark in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (403 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees), Protective Services (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Stark are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Kent State University at Stark are Liberal Arts & Humanities (403 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees), Protective Services (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kent State University at Stark are Elementary & secondary schools (2,974,798 people), Computer Systems Design (684,247 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (433,142 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (392,631 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (237,320 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kent State University at Stark.

Most Common (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
400 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Kent State University at Stark was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 400 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Kent State University at Stark according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

153

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

266

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Stark, which is 0.575 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (266).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kent State University at Stark by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Stark in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.556 times less than the 259 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 259 degrees were awarded to men at Kent State University at Stark in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.8 times more than the 144 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from Kent State University at Stark completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 1% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 1% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (3.24%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kent State University at Stark is Male and White (3.24% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
350 degrees awarded
Black or African American
26 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kent State University at Stark is white (350 degrees awarded). There were 13.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

1.91% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
223 degrees awarded
White Male
127 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kent State University at Stark is white female (223 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (127 degrees).

Operations

Kent State University at Stark employs 44 Associate professors, 19 Lecturers and 16 Professors. Most academics at Kent State University at Stark are Male Associate professor (24), Female Associate professor (20), and Female Lecturer (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kent State University at Stark are: Service, with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 15 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$13.4M

2023 Salaries

2.76%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Kent State University at Stark paid a median of $13.4M in salaries, a 2.76% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.289% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Kent State University at Stark paid a total of $7.03M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 52.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

44 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kent State University at Stark were Associate professor with 44 employees, Lecturer with 19 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kent State University at Stark were Service with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kent State University at Stark was Male Associate professor with 24 employees, Female Associate professor with 20 employees, and Female Lecturer with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kent State University at Stark.

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