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Kent State University - Stark Campus, Ohio

Overview of Kent State University - Stark Campus

Kent State Stark is located in Canton, Ohio (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Kent State Stark is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Kent State Stark is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Kent State Stark Selectivity

The school is an open-admission school.

Faculty

Kent State Stark has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school had 3,718 enrolled students in 2005.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Kent State University is to prepare students for responsible citizenship and productive careers, broaden intellectual perspectives and foster ethical and humanitarian values. Our faculty and staff are engaged in teaching, research, creative expression, service and partnerships that address the needs of a complex and changing world. Kent State's eight-campus network, anchored by the largest residential campus in the region, serves as a key resource for economic, social, cultural and technological advancement. Kent State is a supportive and inclusive learning community devoted to teaching excellence and academic freedom. By discovering and sharing knowledge in a broad array of graduate and undergraduate programs, Kent State University meets the dynamic needs of a global society. Resources: Office of the President - Kent State University"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Kent State Stark

Kent State University - Stark Campus
6000 Frank Ave NW
Canton, OH 44720
General Phone: (330) 499-9600
Admissions Phone: (330) 244-3254
Financial Aid Phone: (330) 499-9600
http://www.stark.kent.edu

Kent State Stark Programs and Degrees (2005)

Kent State Stark awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts115liberal arts and humanities
Security And Law Enforcement9criminal justice and safety

Number of programs and degrees for Kent State Stark in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1242

Kent State Stark Student Body

In 2005, Kent State Stark had a total enrollment of 3,718 students (2,627 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate99%
Graduate1%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White90%
Black5%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races3%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1928%
20-2121%
22-2418%
25-2912%
30-346%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Ohio100%

Kent State Stark Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time39 %

Kent State Stark Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Canton, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Kent State Stark Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (330) 244-3254

Kent State Stark Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,586
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,018
Books and supplies$ 1,030

Financial Aid:
Kent State Stark participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 305102)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (330) 499-9600

Kent State Stark Faculty

Kent State Stark has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year0*2*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*0*
Associate professoracademic year18$57,9488$57,481
Assistant professoracademic year15$49,92616$43,283
Lectureracademic year7$40,03616$37,550
All faculty totalacademic year42$52,49240$43,829

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Kent State Stark Degree Programs (2005)

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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Kent State Stark Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Kent State Stark Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Kent State Stark Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Kent State Stark % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Kent State Stark Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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