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Overview

 University of Akron
Location Akron, OH
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 13,518
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #858
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website uakron.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

 University of Akron
Tuition (In State) $10,399
Tuition (Out of State) $14,839
Room & Board $11,070
Avg Net Price $15,292
Avg Grant Aid $9,452
% Receiving Grant Aid 94%

Admission

 University of Akron
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 14,982
Admitted 10,624
Acceptance Rate 70.9%Open
Enrolled % 19.7%Open
Avg High School GPA 3.47
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Easy
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 18/25
SAT Range 950/1190
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2026

Academics

 University of Akron
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (17%)
  • Health Professions (15%)
  • Communication (9%)
  • Education (9%)
  • Engineering Technology (6%)

Outcomes

 University of Akron
Graduation Rate 38%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $40,100
Making Student Loan Payments 45%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,500
Median Loan Payment $263

Diversity

 University of Akron
% Men 7%
% Women 9%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 74%
% Black 12%
% Hispanic 2%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 3%

Students

 University of Akron
% In-State 91%
% Out-of-State 7%

Campus

 University of Akron
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/