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95 percent are employed after graduation

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Average student age is 27

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Student teacher ratio is 21 to 1

73 percent attend part time

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My goal was to get through school as debt-free as possible. At Stark State, I’ve got that covered.

I’m getting a wonderful education at a very affordable price. I wish all graduating seniors knew the economic advantage of completing your first two years of college at Stark State.

After much research, I found Stark State provided the best education in this field, as well as the most affordable. I came here because I wanted to learn from the best in my field, and I haven’t been disappointed.

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January 20, 2023

Akron Public Schools announces second partnership with Stark State College

(Akron, OH – Jan. 20, 2023) – Today, Akron Public Schools (APS) formally welcomed Stark State College (Stark State) as a sister college to East Community Learning Center (CLC). The partnership is Stark State’s second sister college agreement with APS and is in addition to the partnership it already has with Garfield CLC.

January 19, 2023

Stark State College announces fall 2022 president’s list and dean’s list

Stark State College has announced the fall 2022 president’s list and dean’s list.

January 06, 2023

Stark State College to award 391 associate degrees at Jan. 8 commencement

(North Canton, OH – Jan. 6, 2023) – Stark State College is set to graduate 376 students at its summer/fall commencement Sunday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Canton Civic Center.

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Feb 8
Career Fair Preparation Workshop

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Feb 9
CDL info session

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Feb 13
Career Exploration Workshop

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Feb 15
University of Akron - tabling event

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Feb 15
KSU table at SSC Akron

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FREE EVENT: Bestselling author Mark C. Perna will

FREE EVENT: Bestselling author Mark C. Perna will help you discover the game-changing strategies shifting the education and employment paradigm nationwide.

This inspiring speaker will be on main campus talking about purpose-driven education on Feb. 15, 8:30-11 am in M100. Lunch will be provided.

Register by Feb. 10 at https://starkstate-special-event-mark-perna.eventbrite.com. To learn more about the speaker: markcperna.com.

2023 Student Symposium submission deadline Fri., F

2023 Student Symposium submission deadline Fri., Feb.24
For application visit starkstate.edu/symposium

Symposium event:
Sat., April 22, 2023
9am - 1pm

Congrats to the Game Room Challenge winners! Richa

Congrats to the Game Room Challenge winners!
Richard Goggins, Daniel Deckard, Ben McArthur and John Johnson have the skills -- and can pick up their prizes in S200 starting Monday.

We love both; how about you?

We love both; how about you?

Punxsutawney Phil has spoken: six more weeks of wi

Punxsutawney Phil has spoken: six more weeks of winter await us.

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