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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · City · 9,052 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$13,946
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
50%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$46,600
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
60%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Akron (UA) is a premier public research institution globally renowned for its pioneering work in polymer science and polymer engineering, which anchors its highly regarded College of Engineering and Polymer Science. Beyond its STEM dominance, UA is distinguished by robust programs in business and nursing, alongside one of the nation’s oldest and most extensive cooperative education (co-op) programs that connects students directly with major regional employers for paid, hands-on experience. On campus, the "Zips" student experience blends a vibrant, urban environment in downtown Akron with a close-knit community feel, offering prospective students a diverse culture featuring over 200 student organizations and competitive NCAA Division I athletics.

Location
Akron, OH, 44325-2102 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
CLE · Cleveland
29 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$13,135$20,815
Housing & food (on campus)$11,904$11,904
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$26,284$33,964 est.
Average net price$13,946Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$20,815
In-state: $13,135
Housing & food (on campus)$11,904
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$33,964 est.
In-state: $26,284
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $13,946
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,413
$30–48k
$10,131
$48–75k
$13,519
$75–110k
$17,800
$110k+
$20,226
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$5,282
Share of first-years who get one13%
Source: University of Akron Main Campus's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
50%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
29%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
25%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
51% graduated · 28% transferred · 20% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,269
10 yrs after entry$46,600
Debt
Median at graduation$23,250
Monthly payment$246
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$29.3k
90th percentile$42,775
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
60%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1081
R 460–600 · M 440–590
SAT middle 50%: 900–1190
40080012001600

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Essay prompts
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Source: University of Akron Main Campus's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

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Student Body
Gender
Men 54%Women 46%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$44,867
Independent
17%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
4%
Black
13%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Rifle
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,269
After 10 yrs
$46,600
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing169
Mechanical Engineering122
Biology, General105
Psychology, General104
Business Administration, Management and Operations91
Criminal Justice and Corrections87
Marketing78
Special Education and Teaching76
Social Work60
Finance and Financial Management Services56
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas54
Accounting and Related Services54
Chemical Engineering50
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians48
Biomedical/Medical Engineering46
Mathematics and Computer Science45
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$334M
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$10,255/mo
Teaching spend
$9,734
per student
Federal loans
32%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$25M research spending · 78 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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