by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Kent State University at Stark, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The total cost of attendance at Kent State University at Stark came in between $15,418.00 and up to $25,268.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: near $15,418.00 in-state compared with $25,268.00 for non-residents.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $7,492.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,926.00 |
| Total cost | $15,418.00 |
| That is 20% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,418.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,039.00 |
| Net price | $10,379.00 |
| That is 46% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,418.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,624.00 |
| Net price | $7,794.00 |
| That is 60% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $17,342.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,926.00 |
| Total cost | $25,268.00 |
| That is 31% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,268.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,039.00 |
| Net price | $20,229.00 |
| That is 5% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,268.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,624.00 |
| Net price | $17,644.00 |
| That is 8% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at about 3.5% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $8,068.00 | $10,744.00 | $15,960.00 |
| Senior year | $8,950.00 | $11,918.00 | $17,704.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $34,015.00 | $45,296.00 | $67,288.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,958.00 | $17,256.00 | $25,634.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $391.00 | $521.00 | $774.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,973.00 | $62,553.00 | $92,922.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $8,068.00 | $10,744.00 | $15,960.00 |
| Senior year | $8,352.00 | $11,122.00 | $16,521.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $16,420.00 | $21,866.00 | $32,482.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,255.00 | $8,330.00 | $12,374.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $189.00 | $252.00 | $374.00 |
| Total amount paid | $22,675.00 | $30,196.00 | $44,856.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $18,264.00 | $20,940.00 | $26,157.00 |
| Senior year | $20,260.00 | $23,228.00 | $29,014.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $77,003.00 | $88,284.00 | $110,276.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $29,335.00 | $33,633.00 | $42,011.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $886.00 | $1,016.00 | $1,269.00 |
| Total amount paid | $106,338.00 | $121,917.00 | $152,287.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $18,264.00 | $20,940.00 | $26,157.00 |
| Senior year | $18,907.00 | $21,677.00 | $27,076.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $37,171.00 | $42,617.00 | $53,233.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,161.00 | $16,236.00 | $20,280.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $428.00 | $490.00 | $613.00 |
| Total amount paid | $51,332.00 | $58,853.00 | $73,513.00 |
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Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $10,897.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $11,310.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,024.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $9,366.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,043.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,275.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,719.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Kent State University at Stark Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Kent State University at Stark comes to $17,500.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,325.00 |
| 25th | $6,251.00 |
| Median (50th) | $17,500.00 |
| 75th | $29,000.00 |
| 90th | $42,500.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $16,500.00 |
| Middle income | $17,838.00 |
| High income | $17,500.00 |
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $17,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $16,850.00 |
First-gen students at Kent State University at Stark carry $650.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Kent State University at Stark is $4,000.00. The Department of Education flags this school for a Pell-debt-inequity pattern.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Kent State University at Stark is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 11.8% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Kent State University at Stark add up to $3,224,471,489.00 distributed across 137,131 disbursements.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 26 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $6,894.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $4,000.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Kent State University at Stark, think through the questions below:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.