Introduction and Overview

Stark State College is a public community college located in North Canton, Ohio, USA. It was founded in 1960 and offers 230 majors, options, one-year certificates and career advancement certificate programs. There are about 4,000 non-credit students participating in continuing education and contract training activities. The number of students enrolled in the fall of 2019 was 11,833.

History

Founded in 1960 by Clayton G. Horn, Samuel Krug Liak and Ralph Regula, it was originally named Stark County Technical Institute. After several name changes, it was changed to Stark State College of Technology in 1996 and finally named Stark State College.

School Strength

Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is 21:1, and most teachers have industry experience.

Teaching achievements: Focus on practical teaching and cooperation with enterprises, provide students with internship and employment opportunities, and graduates have a certain competitiveness in the local job market.

Course Setting: Rich courses, including associate degree courses, certificate courses and online courses, covering health sciences, business, engineering technology and other fields.

Institutional Nature

Public community college.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to providing high-quality, accessible and affordable education, focusing on practical skills and professional literacy training, helping students achieve their educational and career goals, and meeting the needs of the community and the labor market.

Key disciplines and departments

Key disciplines include health sciences and related services, business management marketing and related majors, engineering technology and engineering related disciplines, etc. No clearly divided departments were found.

Ranking

The specific ranking of the school in the comprehensive university rankings has not been found, but it has a certain reputation and influence in the local and related professional fields, and its nursing major is more recognized.

Expenses

In the 2020-2021 academic year, in-state tuition and miscellaneous fees are $4,310, out-of-state tuition is $7,406, the application fee is $95, and books and supplies are about $1,100.

Campus environment

The main campus is located in Jackson Township, North Canton, covering an area of ​​200 acres, adjacent to the Stark Campus of Kent State University, and has branches in Akron, Barberton and downtown Canton. The campus environment is beautiful and the facilities are complete.