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University of Akron

University of Akron is a large, public institution located in Akron, oh. Founded in 1870, University of Akron offers undergraduate degrees in 304 majors.

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4 Year, Public
Division 1
11,452 undergraduates
cost $12,799 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Akron? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 70.9%
SAT score average 1088
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.46
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Akron is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Engineering and Technology
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Mechanical Engineering
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Law
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Marketing
Psychology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,799
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,070
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,596
Cost of attendance* $28,665
Average financial aid package $12,890
Estimated cost $15,775 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,239
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,070
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,596
Cost of attendance* $33,105
Average financial aid package $12,890
Estimated cost $20,215 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Akron has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,452, with gender binary students split 53% male and 47% female.

Total enrollment

13,518

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
69%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Akron, students love their Exercise Science Club, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH 44325
phone 3309727111
address www.uakron.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Exercise science club

Society of women engineers

Sport analytics and business association

Ski and snowboard club

Women in business

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Akron to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Akron?

University of Akron is located in Akron, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Akron? 

The acceptance rate for University of Akron is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Akron?

The average high school GPA for University of Akron students was 3.46.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Akron?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Akron including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $114,660.

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