Kent State University at Stark
North Canton, OH · Public
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Kent State University at Stark admitted 87.9% of applicants university-wide (875 of 996).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 87.9% | 875 | 996 |
| In-state | 88.3% | 857 | 971 |
| Out-of-state | 72.0% | 18 | 25 |
| Men | 92.0% | 355 | 386 |
| Women | 85.2% | 520 | 610 |
Of 875 admitted students, 382 enrolled (43.7% yield).
Kent State University at Stark Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 870–1013
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 15–21
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Kent State University at Stark Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $18,142/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,342 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $800 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $18,142/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $8,312 |
| $30k–48k | $8,216 |
| $48k–75k | $10,651 |
| $75k–110k | $14,401 |
| Over $110k | $14,909 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Kent State University at Stark Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for Admission (Kent State Application or Common App)
- Official High School Transcript or GED
- ACT or SAT Scores (Optional) (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application for Admission (Kent State Application or Common App)
- Official High School Transcript or GED
- ACT or SAT Scores (Optional) (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Kent State University at Stark · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Kent State University at Stark requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $45,388
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 36.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 56.9%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,500
- At graduation
Kent State University at Stark · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Kent State University at Stark Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (2%), Computer & information sciences (1%), Social sciences (0%).
Student–faculty ratio: 27:1 · 78% of class sections have under 20 students.
Kent State University at Stark Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.