ACCEPTANCE RATE
70.9%
More selective than 49% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Public University
University of Akron Main Campus
The University of Akron is a public four-year institution in Akron, Ohio, offering 117 undergraduate majors and supporting more than 300 student clubs.
Akron, OHcity, midsize
70.9%ACCEPTANCE
$15,292AVG NET PRICE
53%GRAD RATE
13.5KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
University of Akron Main Campus Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
The University of Akron Main Campus serves as a public university located in Akron, Ohio. The institution identifies itself with an inclusive spirit, encouraging students to pursue diverse ambitions ranging from engineering and nursing to graphic design and geology.
With exactly 117 undergraduate majors available, the campus provides extensive opportunities for students to explore various academic passions. Beyond academics, the school supports a vibrant student life with over 300 clubs and organizations.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Settingcity, midsize
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
The University of Akron accepts approximately 70.9 percent of applicants from a pool of 14,982. Admitted students typically have an SAT math midpoint score of 535.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
950–1,190
4001600
APPLICATION FEE
Undergraduate application fee $50.
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
$12,799/yr
Out-of-state: $17,239/yr. Ohio residents pay roughly 26% less.
Net price by income band
$12,469$0–$30,000
$12,319$30,001–$48,000
$14,771$48,001–$75,000
$17,982$75,001–$110,000
$19,698$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$15,292/yr
▼ 15% since 2020-2169% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $8,688.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Students can choose from exactly 117 undergraduate majors that span fields such as engineering, nursing, graphic design, and geology. The university also offers graduate degrees, online programs, certificates, and adult continuing studies options.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
16:1
6-year graduation rate
53%
▲ 9 pts since 2016
First-year retention
73%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
117
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.8.1%
Mechanical Engineering.5.8%
Psychology, General.4.9%
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.4.2%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.3.6%
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.3%
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.
University-controlled housing capacity
2,485
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
city, midsize
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$46,600
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
88.7%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
73.1%
73.1% 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 University of Akron Main Campus.