What University of Akron costs
University of Akron charges $13,135 a year in published tuition and fees for Ohio residents, about $6,568 a semester, and $20,815 a year for students from other states, about $10,408 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,284 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,222 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Akron
For fall 2024, University of Akron received 18,025 applications and admitted 10,755 students, and 1,967 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 900 and 1190.
What University of Akron students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Akron (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 162 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 134 |
| Psychology | 81 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 67 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 61 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 59 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security / Auditing / Information Assurance | 58 |
| Chemical Engineering | 57 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Akron
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Kent State University at Kent, Kent, Ohio: about 10 miles away
- University of Mount Union, Alliance, Ohio: about 24 miles away
- Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio: about 27 miles away
- The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio: about 29 miles away
- John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio: about 29 miles away
- Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio: about 30 miles away
Colleges like University of Akron
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin: 8,895 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin: 9,277 undergraduates
- North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota: 9,471 undergraduates
- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota: 9,981 undergraduates
- Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio: 7,961 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Akron's acceptance rate? 59.7% for fall 2024: 10,755 of 18,025 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Akron? $13,135 a year for in-state students and $20,815 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Akron? About 9,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Akron students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 900–1190.
What is the campus setting at University of Akron? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Akron (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Akron
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
