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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · City · 9,052 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Akron, OH, 44325-2102 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
CLE · Cleveland
29 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$26,284
Out-of-state COA
$33,964
Avg net price
$13,946
Room & board
$11,904
In-state tuition
$13,135
Out-of-state tuition
$20,815
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,413
$30–48k
$10,131
$48–75k
$13,519
$75–110k
$17,800
$110k+
$20,226
Admissions
Admit rate
60%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1081
Reading 460600
Math 440590
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Akron Main Campus accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
50%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
25%
Consumer completion
51%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,269
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,600
Median debt
$23,250
Monthly loan payment
$246
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,529$29,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$42,775
Student Body
Men 54%Women 46%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$44,867
Independent students
17%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
4%
Black
13%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,269
10 years after entry
$46,600
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing169
Mechanical Engineering122
Biology, General105
Psychology, General104
Business Administration, Management and Operations91
Criminal Justice and Corrections87
Marketing78
Special Education and Teaching76
Social Work60
Finance and Financial Management Services56
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas54
Accounting and Related Services54
Chemical Engineering50
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians48
Biomedical/Medical Engineering46
Mathematics and Computer Science45
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Institutional
Endowment
$334M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
50%
Avg faculty salary
$10,255/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,734
Federal loan rate
32%

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