Kent State University at Stark was founded in 1946 and has been serving Stark County and the surrounding area for over 60 years. As Stark County's only public university, Kent State Stark plays a vital role in generating a more educated workforce, attracting and retaining qualified individuals to the area and contributing to the positive economic development of the region. Kent State Stark is located on 200 beautiful acres in Jackson Township, just five minutes from the Akron-Canton Airport and easily accessible from I-77. Kent State University at Stark combines the best of a major university and a liberal arts college, offering baccalaureate, master's and associate degrees. Kent State Stark serves our region as a key intellectual resource providing open access to academic, economic and cultural advancement through excellence in teaching and learning.Kent State Stark offers 16 bachelor's degrees, two master's degrees and three associate degrees. The campus offers the core courses for Kent State's 218 undergraduate choices of study.Kent State Stark serves 11,000 students each year, comprised of 6,300 enrolled in academic coursework and 4,700 enrolled in professional development courses. In addition, over 200 high school students from the Stark County area take advantage of the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option and other pre-college programs.