We've all heard that a picture is worth 1,000 words. At Kent State Stark, the behind-the-scenes facts and figures tell a story as well.

The student body profile bears testimony to the fact that many individuals will find that they belong here, be it numbers about admissions requirements, gender or race and ethnicity.

Aside from the personal fit, academic quality backed by nationally recognized faculty seal the deal for those students who want to learn from the best.

Summary
Kent State Stark, the largest regional campus of Kent State University, offers selected bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, as well as wide-ranging professional and workforce development programs. The campus serves more than 11,000 students each year, comprised of more than 6,400 enrolled in academic coursework and 4,700 enrolled in non-credit professional courses offered through The Corporate University. Kent State Stark has been serving as Stark County’s only public university for 65 years. 

Degrees

Bachelor’s Degrees: 

• Biology
• Business Management
  
• Communication Studies
• Computer Design, Animation & Game Design
• Criminology & Justice Studies
  
• English
• Family Life Education
  
• Fine Arts
  
• History
• Integrative Studies
  
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Middle Childhood Education
  
• Music Technology
  
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Technical & Applied Studies

Master’s Degrees:

• M.A. or M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction
• Part-time M.B.A.
  

Associate Degrees

• Arts
• Justice Studies
• Science

Students

• Student-Faculty Ratio: 23:1
• 2011-12 Enrollment: 6,424
  
• Full-time Enrollment: 65%
• Minority Students: 12.5%
• Stark County Residents: 60%

Fall 2011 Freshman Class

• First Time Students: 693
  
• 2011 June High School Graduates: 558
  
• Average High School GPA: 2.86
• Median ACT Score: 20
  

Faculty & Staff

• Faculty: 293
• Staff Personnel: 151
  
• Student Employment Positions: 100
• Total Employees: 544
  

2011-12 Financial Aid  

• Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%

2012-13 Yearly Tuition

• In-state, full-time, lower division FR/SO: $5,472
• In-state, full-time, upper division JR/SR: $6,412

Physical Plant

• Location: Jackson Township
• Campus Size: 200 acres
• Major Buildings: 6
• Pond/Research Wetland Area: 2.25 acres surrounded by a 1/3 mile walking track
  

Contact:
Cynthia Williams
330-244-3262
cdwillia@kent.edu