How much has Stark State's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

29.95%

In-State

16.07%

Out-of-State

Stark State's tuition & fees has increased from $6,794 (2015) to $7,886 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 16.07% over the past 10 years.

Stark State's tuition increase rate is higher than the Ohio's average increase rate of 7.23%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 32.86% from 2015 ($15,800).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Stark State's COA is $20,992, which is increased by 0.57% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Stark State's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$12,692$15,800-
2016-17 --$12,718$15,8260.16%
2017-18 --$12,718$15,826
2018-19 --$13,102$16,1982.35%
2019-20 --$13,222$16,3180.74%
2020-21 --$13,552$16,6482.02%
2021-22 --$13,654$16,7500.61%
2022-23 --$14,674$17,7706.09%
2023-24 --$17,776$20,87217.46%
2024-25 --$17,896$20,9920.57%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 16.07% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $6,132. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Stark State College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,686$6,794-
2016-17$3,686$6,794
2017-18$3,686$6,794
2018-19$4,070$7,1665.48%
2019-20$4,190$7,2861.67%
2020-21$4,310$7,4061.65%
2021-22$4,310$7,406
2022-23$4,548$7,6443.21%
2023-24$4,670$7,7661.60%
2024-25$4,790$7,8861.55%
Stark State College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,000, and it has decreased -9.09% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,100-
2016-17$1,100
2017-18$1,100
2018-19$1,100
2019-20$1,100
2020-21$1,100
2021-22$1,100
2022-23$1,100
2023-24$1,000-9.09%
2024-25$1,000

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 53.40% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Stark State College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$7,906-
2016-17$7,9320.33%
2017-18$7,932
2018-19$7,932
2019-20$7,932
2020-21$8,1422.65%
2021-22$8,2441.25%
2022-23$9,0269.49%
2023-24$12,10634.12%
2024-25$12,106

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Stark State College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Stark State College$7,886
($4,790)		$7,766
($4,670)		1.55%
Ohio State University-Main Campus$40,022
($13,244)		$38,365
($12,859)		4.32%
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus$28,697
($13,363)		$28,240
($12,906)		1.62%
Columbus State Community College$11,224
($5,488)		$10,917
($5,338)		2.81%
Kent State University at Kent$21,575
($12,920)		$20,880
($11,767)		3.33%
Ohio University-Main Campus$24,838
($14,158)		$24,114
($13,746)		3.00%

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