A College Education is an Investment in Your Future

A college education is a big investment that often requires some financial juggling and even sacrifice. And yet today, more than ever, a college education is necessary to keep pace with our ever-changing economy. A U.S. Census Bureau study shows that with a college degree, you can earn over a million dollars more during the course of your lifetime than you might expect to earn without one. A college education is an investment in your future, and the rewards last a lifetime.

2012-2013 Undergraduate Tuition

Ohio Resident Non-Ohio Resident
Per Year
(Fall & Spring semesters)

Based on 11 or more credit hours. Includes all fees except special course fees.
$5,472 Lower Division*
$6,412 Upper Division**
$13,432 Lower Division*
$14,372 Upper Division**

Per Credit Hour
$249 Lower Division*
$292 Upper Division**
$611 Lower Division*
$654 Upper Division**

Note: Students enrolled at both a Regional Campus and the Kent Campus for more than 17 credit hours will be assessed an additional $440 per credit hour for each credit hour enrolled above 17.

Related Yearly Expenses for Full-Time Students

• Books & Supplies: $1,420
• Transportation: $2,700
• Personal Expenses: $2,550

2013 Summer Undergraduate Tuition      

Ohio Resident Non-Ohio Resident
All Summer Terms

Per Credit Hour:

$249 Lower Division*
$292 Upper Division**
$611 Lower Division*
$654 Upper Division**

* Lower division = 10000- and 20000-level courses (FR/SO)
** Upper division = 30000- and 40000-level courses (JR/SR)

Student Billing, Tuition & Payment Deadlines

All student billing and tuition information can be found on the Bursar's website.

Stark Payment Information

Fee Payment Methods
The Office of Student Services accepts cash, money orders and personal checks for payments of fees. Credit card payments must be done online. MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club and Discover are the only credit cards accepted. A convenience fee of 2.9% will be charged to all credit card payments.

1. Students may make payments online through a secure website at https://payonline.kent.edu. There is an authorized user and pinless user option for parents who are making payments. Checks can also be processed online at no cost using this option.
2. If submitting a check payment by mail, send your check to the address listed on your invoice or:
   
   Office of Student Services
   Attn: Cashier
   Kent State University at Stark
   6000 Frank Avenue NW
   North Canton OH 44720
   
   Include the student's full name and Kent State ID number on the check. Mailed payments should be at the Post Office no less than seven business days before the due date.
   
   
3. Check, money orders and cash payments may be made in person in the Office of Student Services during regular office hours.

Contact:
Office of Student Services
330-244-3251