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Public · Akron, Ohio

University of Akron Main Campus

Urban campus · 9,052 undergraduates · 17 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
60%
ACT middle 50%
17–25
Average net price
$13,946
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
52%
John R. Buchtel, in front of Buchtel Hall
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What University of Akron Main Campus costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$10,413
$30,001 – $48,000
$10,131
$48,001 – $75,000
$13,519
$75,001 – $110,000
$17,800
Over $110,000
$20,226

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$26,284
Tuition, in-state
$13,135
Tuition, out-of-state
$20,815
First-years given a grant by the school
92%
Average grant from the school
$8,032
Median debt at graduation
$23,250
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Midwest Student Exchange Program. Students from 7 other member states may pay a reduced rate here, at most 150% of in-state tuition. Awarded at each school's discretion; some limit which states or programs qualify. Details ↗

Admissions

Acceptance rate
60%
SAT middle 50%
900–1190
ACT middle 50%
17–25
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
73%

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University of Akron Main Campus athletics

NCAA D1, 10 women's and 7 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–35
Basketball1618
Cross country10499
Football–110
Golf7–
Lacrosse34–
Rifle94
Soccer3530
Softball25–
Swimming & diving31–
Track & field10499
Volleyball18–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Engineering
20%
Business & marketing
14%
Health professions
12%
Liberal arts & humanities
8%
Engineering technology
7%
Education
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
52%
First-year retention
73%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$46,600
Median debt at graduation
$23,250
Students with a Pell grant
29%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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