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University of Akron Wayne College

Orrville, OH · Rural · 457 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Orrville, Ohio, the University of Akron Wayne College is best known for offering an affordable, close-knit regional environment that serves as a seamless, cost-effective gateway to the broader University of Akron system. Students benefit from highly personalized instruction and small class sizes, with particularly strong academic pathways in nursing, business administration, and social work. The campus culture is welcoming and commuter-friendly, supported by active student-led organizations and the renowned Smucker Learning Center, which provides free, comprehensive academic tutoring to help students succeed. Distinctively, the college is situated on a beautiful 160-acre campus that features its own scenic nature trail and wetland, offering a peaceful, unique backdrop for focused study and outdoor relaxation.


Wikipedia:Wayne College is a satellite campus of the University of Akron in Orrville, Ohio, United States. It offers the first two years of general bachelor's degree coursework for students who plan to complete their degrees at the Akron campus or other colleges and universities. The college also offers two bachelor's programs including organizational supervision and social work. An MBA is also available at the campus through The University of Akron College of Business Administration.

Location
Orrville, OH, 44667 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
CLE · Cleveland
38 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,993
Out-of-state COA
$23,673
Avg net price
$6,032
In-state tuition
$7,723
Out-of-state tuition
$15,403
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,982
$30–48k
$4,100
$48–75k
$6,663
$75–110k
$11,082
$110k+
$12,160
Admissions
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1040
Reading 440550
Math 390550
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
19%
1st-yr retention
59%
Transfer-out rate
23%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
11%
Transferred
54%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
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 34%Women 66%
42
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
12%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$44,867
Independent students
17%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Unknown
5%
Institutional
Endowment
$18M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
6%
Avg faculty salary
$7,842/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,838
Federal loan rate
9%

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