A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Stark State College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
72%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at Stark State College with a gender ratio of 23% women to 17% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Stark State College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
17%
|
| Women |
23%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,603
|
| Women |
2,210
|
Stark State College serves a very low number of students outside of Ohio, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 37.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 63.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=205841 IPEDS survey data for Stark State College.
Last updated February 24, 2025