by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Kent State University at Stark, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Kent State University at Stark stood at $7,492 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $17,342. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees came to $106 in-state and $106 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,386 | $17,236 |
| Fees | $106 | $106 |
| Total | $7,492 | $17,342 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Kent State University at Stark charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Kent State University at Stark prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Kent State University at Stark is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Kent State University at Stark Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Kent State University at Stark has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,662 | $15,538 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,962 | $16,068 |
| One Year Ago | $7,170 | $16,642 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,386 | $17,236 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Kent State University at Stark has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 3.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $17,960 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.50%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,754. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.52%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $17,951.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,754 | $17,951 |
| In 2 Years | $8,025 | $18,582 |
| In 3 Years | $8,305 | $19,235 |
| In 4 Years | $8,595 | $19,911 |
| In 5 Years | $8,895 | $20,611 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $75,679, or about $32,679 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Kent State University at Stark, visit the Kent State University at Stark Financial Aid page.
