Kent State University at Stark

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#7939 / #2114
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Liberal arts college in Stark County, Ohio

Kent State University at Stark at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#2114
Tuition and fees (2025–26)
$7,716
Graduation rate
35%
Undergraduates (fall 2024)
2,692

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Kent State University at Stark Featured Rankings

About Kent State University at Stark

According to Wikipedia, Kent State University at Stark is a satellite campus of Kent State University in Jackson Township, Ohio. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. History Although no facilities had been constructed for the Kent State Normal School in Kent, Ohio, in 1912 Kent's first president, John McGilvery, established extension centers, including one in the Canton area that would serve the area for several decades. In 1965, the Ohio State legislature authorized a permanent campus, and appropriated over $2 million for construction. A citizens' site selection and financial support committee, selected an accessible location near the newly completed Interstate 77 in Jackson Township in March 1965. Most of the land was owned by Leo A. Frank and John Wyles, who had farmed it with their families for many years. Once the sale was approved, committee raised over $600,000. Groundbreaking and construction began on January 7, 1966 with the first facility, Main Hall, opening in the fall of 1967.

Kent State University at Stark Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Retention RateGraduation Rate
54%35%

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.

How Much Does Kent State University at Stark Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$7,716
Average Net Price by Family Income (2024–25)
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$8,263
30K - 48K$8,280
48K - 75K$9,354
75K - 110K$12,709
110K+$15,359

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

How Much Do Kent State University at Stark Graduates Make?

Ten years after starting college, former Kent State University at Stark students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $51,178 a year, and 91% of those not still in school are working.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.

Kent State University at Stark's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
5,6145,59717

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is Kent State University at Stark?

Kent State University at Stark is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720-7599.

How Safe is Kent State University at Stark?

No violent or property offenses were reported on Kent State University at Stark’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.

Relative to its enrollment, Kent State University at Stark has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. North Canton has a violent crime rate of 0.09% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.18%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is Kent State University at Stark Known For?

Kent State University at Stark is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Kent State University at Stark's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Kent State University at Stark's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Nursing
#2026
World Rank
#2026
Historical Rank
#774
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #774 in the U.S. and #2026 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

nursing Degrees
Computer Science
#4553
World Rank
#4558
Historical Rank
#1039
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #1039 in the U.S. and #4553 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

computer-science Degrees
Psychology
#3351
World Rank
#3366
Historical Rank
#1282
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #1282 in the U.S. and #3351 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

psychology Degrees
Business
#5476
World Rank
#5477
Historical Rank
#1510
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #1510 in the U.S. and #5476 worldwide for influence in Business.

business Degrees
Communications
#5726
World Rank
#5744
Historical Rank
#1525
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #1525 in the U.S. and #5726 worldwide for influence in Communications.

communications Degrees
Sociology
#4968
World Rank
#4972
Historical Rank
#1618
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #1618 in the U.S. and #4968 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

sociology Degrees
Literature
#6011
World Rank
#6039
Historical Rank
#1922
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #1922 in the U.S. and #6011 worldwide for influence in Literature.

literature Degrees
Education
#7655
World Rank
#7657
Historical Rank
#2024
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #2024 in the U.S. and #7655 worldwide for influence in Education.

education Degrees
History
#7735
World Rank
#7743
Historical Rank
#2353
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #2353 in the U.S. and #7735 worldwide for influence in History.

history Degrees
Biology
#9761
World Rank
#9776
Historical Rank
#2465
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #2465 in the U.S. and #9761 worldwide for influence in Biology.

biology Degrees
Medical
#9020
World Rank
#9022
Historical Rank
#2547
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #2547 in the U.S. and #9020 worldwide for influence in Medical.

medicine Degrees
Criminal Justice
#5468
World Rank
#5470
Historical Rank
#2638
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #2638 in the U.S. and #5468 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.

criminal-justice Degrees
Earth Sciences
#10087
World Rank
#10102
Historical Rank
#2957
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #2957 in the U.S. and #10087 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.

earth-science Degrees
Mathematics
#10900
World Rank
#10913
Historical Rank
#3243
USA Rank

Kent State University at Stark ranks #3243 in the U.S. and #10900 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

math Degrees

Who Are Kent State University at Stark's Most Influential Alumni?

Brannon Braga
Brannon Braga
A Television producer.
Darrell Issa
An American politician, inventor and entrepreneur.