ACCEPTANCE RATE
94%
More selective than 10% of listed universities.
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Private University
Herzing University-Akron
Herzing University-Akron is a private nonprofit four-year institution offering online and on-campus programs in healthcare, business, technology, and more. With an acceptance rate of 94 percent, the school provides diverse educational pathways for students seeking career advancement.
Akron, OHsuburb, large
94%ACCEPTANCE
$20,429AVG NET PRICE
14%GRAD RATE
381STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Herzing University-Akron Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Herzing University-Akron operates as a private nonprofit four-year college located in Akron, Ohio. The institution is dedicated to fostering close-knit ties between students, faculty, and staff through personalized educational experiences and comprehensive student services.
Founded in 1965 by Henry and Suzanne Herzing, the university has grown into a multi-campus organization with locations across nine states, all led by President Renée Herzing. The campus offers both online and on-campus options for those seeking flexibility in their educational journey.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Settingsuburb, large
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
Applicants to Herzing University-Akron face an acceptance rate of 94 percent based on the count of 134 applicants. The institution offers multiple entry points through certificate, diploma, and degree programs that accommodate students with various educational backgrounds and career objectives.
Source: IPEDS 2023
APPLICATION FEE
No application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$13,420/yr
Out-of-state: $13,420/yr.
Net price by income band
$19,223$0–$30,000
$22,489$30,001–$48,000
$24,247$48,001–$75,000
$22,529$75,001–$110,000
$25,755$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$20,429/yr
▼ 16% since 2020-2195% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $7,456.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The university provides a broad catalog of undergraduate majors alongside extensive graduate-level offerings in nursing, business analytics, cybersecurity, and health sciences. Programs range from associate degrees to doctoral levels, allowing students to begin or advance their careers at any stage of professional development.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
6-year graduation rate
14%
▼ 6 pts since 2016
First-year retention
50%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
10
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Business Administration and Management, General.30%
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.25%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.20%
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.10%
Network and System Administration/Administrator.5%
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.5%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
Setting
suburb, large
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$36,909
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
82.1%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
61.3%
61.3% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Herzing University-Akron.