Kent State University Stark Campus
Location and Contact Information
6000 Frank Ave NWCanton, OH 44720-7599
USA
Main Tel: (330) 499-9600
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Kent State University Stark, also known as Kent State Stark or Kent Stark, is a public, liberal arts university located in North Canton, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1946. The campus spreads across an area of 200 acres. Kent Stark is the largest of Kent State University's seven regional campuses. It has twice been recognized on the ‘President's Service Learning Honor Roll’ for its environmental and social responsibility. Kent Stark offers associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, and master degrees in several areas of study.
Kent State Stark has over 30 active student organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Many student of Kent Stark have gone on to become famous including Brannon Braga, Writer and Producer; Ronald Harris, Boxing gold medalist; and Kenneth P. Cazan, Opera-Theatre Stage Director
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and security and law enforcement.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Kent State Stark:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motlow State Community College | Tullahoma, TN | 4,394 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin Colleges | Madison, WI | 13,275 |
| 3 | Wentworth Military Academy | Lexington, MO | 1,588 |
| 4 | East Georgia College | Swainsboro, GA | 2,555 |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | Mansfield, OH | 1,545 |
| 6 | Ohio State University-Newark Campus | Newark, OH | 2,472 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | Saint Clairsville, OH | 774 |
| 8 | Saint Louis Community College-Wildwood | Wildwood, MO | 1,214 |
| 9 | Ohio State University-Marion Campus | Marion, OH | 1,673 |
| 10 | New College of Florida | Sarasota, FL | 785 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 68 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 42 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 26 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 34 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,945 in 2009-2010 (2,835 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 97% of enrolled students and graduate students are 3%.
Students under 25 years old represent 66% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Kent State Stark offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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