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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

ACCEPTANCE RATE

70.9%

More selective than 51% of listed universities.

SelectiveAccessible

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

$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+

AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID

$15,292/yr

▼ 15% since 2020-2169% receive aid

Average aid package $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%

Compared with the 89% public-university median.

Undergrad majors

117

Undergraduate majors and programs

MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY

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

Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.

On-campus beds

2,485

Setting

City: Midsize

AFTER GRADUATION

Student outcomes

What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.

Source: College Scorecard 2025

Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry

$46,600

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 students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.

Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Akron Main Campus.