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University of Akron

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302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH 44325-4702
University of Akron is a public institution located in Akron, OH. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,095 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at University of Akron is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 73%, while the annual tuition including fees is $9,596 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
12,095
Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Range
990 – 1,230
ACT Range
19 – 25

Admissions

Applicants14,553
Application Fee$50
Admitted10,629
Acceptance Rate73%
Enrolled2,767
Enrollment Rate26%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$27,697
In-state tuition$9,596
Total cost (out-of-state)$33,581
Out-of-state tuition$15,500
Price calculator website

Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
89%
Students receiving financial aid
95%
Financial aid website

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
92%
Out-of-state
7%
International
0%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
successEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Business, Management and Marketing
18%
Health Professions
14%
Engineering
14%
Engineering Technologies
8%
Education
5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences
4%
Computer and Information Sciences
4%
Communication & Journalism
3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
3%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting
3%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$30,700
8 years after graduation
$35,000
10 years after graduation
$36,500

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, Rifle, Soccer

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Golf, Lacrosse, Rifle, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Volleyball

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