University of Akron

Akron, Ohio
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Akron is a public institution established in 1870 with urban setting located at Akron. It is ranked 361 in National Universities. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,799; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,239. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,323. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#361 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Akron, Ohio
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1870
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
11,323 Undergraduates
Website http://www.uakron.edu

Learning

16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$31,506
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$17,350
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $12,799
Outstate Tuition Fee $17,239
Room and Board Fees $5,535
$43,663 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

83% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.5 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

71 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Aug
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Mar
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
29
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$12,277 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$6,843 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $31,506
66% Students with need received Financial Aid
14.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Merit Scholarship Award
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility Incoming Freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic transcripts, selected curriculum, and cumulative GPA
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Williams Honors College Scholarship
Total Worth $1,500 to $2,000
Eligibility First-year students, transfer students and continuing students
Minimum Criteria based on academic qualifications
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline April 1
The Provost's Scholarships for transfer student
Total Worth $1,000 to $5,000
Eligibility Students transferring from another regionally accredited college or university
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Akron Guarantee Scholarship
Total Worth $500 to $6,500
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance Minimum of 2.0 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

The Dr. Jean Johnston Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details To undergraduate students demonstrating outstanding personal characteristics, including a strong work ethic, dedication to service, and a commitment to campus involvement
Akron Public Schools’ Innovation Generation Scholarship
Total Worth Tuition and general fee
Details Students must attend UA full-time and must pursue a bachelor's degree of their choice
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Students

11,323 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
72% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
27% Students graduate within 6 years