The University of Akron
- 4 Year
- AKRON, OH
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The University of Akron
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- AKRON, OH
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 2,810 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade C+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mid-American Conference
From The University of Akron
For the past 150 years, The University of Akron has risen from one peak to another in engineering, business, technology, health care, and the arts and sciences.
Bound and determined to meet every challenge, we continue to climb, to forge new paths and reach new heights — and we want you to join us.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Range
990-1230
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into UA?
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Cost
Net Price
$17,351 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,218 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 178 responses64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 211 responses51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 211 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing212 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities198 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering197 Graduates
- Business182 Graduates
- Chemical Engineering112 Graduates
- Marketing110 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering Technician108 Graduates
- Biology103 Graduates
- Special Education and Teaching99 Graduates
- Psychology97 Graduates
Biomedical Engineering
The University of Akron's biomedical engineering program applies biology and engineering principles to medicine and healthcare. Our engineers graduate with the skills needed to improve community health and change lives.
Online
Online Programs Offered
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
11,641 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,153
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
54%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 215 responsesPoll
51%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 271 responsesInstagram Posts
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
46%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 119 responsesThe University of Akron Reviews
Rating 3.57 out of 5 2,810 reviews
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I really adore Akron. I've had some really incredible professors and mentors throughout my first few years of school and have been able to network and make so many connections. The College of Business is excellent and there are so many opportunities to make friends and join clubs. The CBA has over an 85% job placement after graduation and they give you real world skills to be able to translate into the workforce. I've had several opportunities for internships and meeting with businesses through the career fairs. I know Akron doesn't always have the best reputation but I love the education I'm able to get. Akron isn't everyone's first choice, but I've found more friends who are willing to work hard to get where they want to go. Plus Akron's guarantee scholarship is amazing and I'm able to get a very affordable education!
Overall college life these days has been dwindling. This has no reflection on the University as they have been doing so much to make the experience as normal and enjoyable as possible. There are so many opportunities offered that allow you to grow personally as well as professionally. There are so many food options so you never get bored of eating the same thing. The one thing Akron lacks is the football atmosphere. If the University could figure out how to get students to the football games more people would want to attend. Overall, I love every ounce of Akron!
I am from Akron, OH so when I decided to go to college here a lot of it had to do with how close it was to where I lived. I only had to drive 10 minutes to get to campus, I was able to walk to my job when I worked downtown as a waitress, and then when I worked in Hudson I was only 20 minutes or so away. I loved going to the Akron Zips Men Soccer Games! Over the years, the downtown area has really tried to make it more appealing to college students which I appreciate. I always loved that there is an Auntie Anne's and Chick-Fil-A on campus, and of course the freebies that would always get passed out to you in the student union! Overall, I enjoyed a lot of my professors. My last 2 years of my undergrad career were probably my favorite because I got to have some of my favorite psychology courses such as Psychology of Hate, Adult Development and Aging, any of my philosophy courses, etc. along with developing relationships that I still cherish to this day.