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University of Akron

University of Akron is a large, public institution located in Akron, oh. University of Akron offers undergraduate degrees in 304 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 10,099 undergraduates
cost $12,427
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Akron? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 82.9%
SAT score average 1114
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Akron is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Engineering and Technology
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Mechanical Engineering
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Law
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Marketing
Psychology, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,427
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,410
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,520
Cost of attendance* $28,357
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $28,357 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,500
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,410
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,520
Cost of attendance* $31,430
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $31,430 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Akron has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,099, with gender binary students split 52% male and 47% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
NA
Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH 44325-2102
phone N/A
address www.uakron.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Akron to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Akron?

University of Akron is located in Akron, oh.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Akron? 

The acceptance rate for University of Akron is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Akron?

The average high school GPA for University of Akron students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Akron?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Akron including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $113,428.

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