by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Stark State College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Stark State College stood at $4,790 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,886. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,754 in-state and $1,754 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,036 | $6,132 |
| Fees | $1,754 | $1,754 |
| Total | $4,790 | $7,886 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Stark State College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Stark State College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Stark State College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Stark State College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Stark State College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,036 | $6,132 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,036 | $6,132 |
| One Year Ago | $3,036 | $6,132 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,036 | $6,132 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Stark State College has trended over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.59%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,962. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.12%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $8,053.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,962 | $8,053 |
| In 2 Years | $5,140 | $8,223 |
| In 3 Years | $5,324 | $8,397 |
| In 4 Years | $5,515 | $8,574 |
| In 5 Years | $5,713 | $8,755 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $33,247, or about $20,941 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Stark State College, head to the Stark State College Financial Aid page.
