# Kent State University at Stark

> Kent State University at Stark is a public university in North Canton, OH, with 2,692 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $9,980 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 34.6%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $51,178.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/kent-state-university-at-stark-1382
- Location: North Canton, OH, United States
- Setting: Large suburb
- Control: Public
- Classification: Associate-dominant college
- Official website: https://www.kent.edu/stark
- IPEDS Unit ID: 203465
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $7,716 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,960 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $9,980 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 36% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 34.6% |
| First-year retention rate | 54.2% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $51,178 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 2,692 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Kent State University at Stark tuition?

In-state tuition at Kent State University at Stark is $7,716 and out-of-state tuition is $17,960 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $9,980 a year.

### What is the average net price at Kent State University at Stark?

The average net price at Kent State University at Stark, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $9,980 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Kent State University at Stark?

34.6% of first-time, full-time students at Kent State University at Stark graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Kent State University at Stark?

The closest matches are University of Cincinnati-Clermont College, Kent State University at Geauga, and Kent State University at Ashtabula, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/kent-state-university-at-stark-1382. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.