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University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OHPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 60% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Akron Main Campus is a public institution located in the city setting of Akron, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 60%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
60% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading460 - 600
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math440 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite17 - 25
1typical 50% range36
60%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering19% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,142
Earnings 5yr: $116,171
Debt: N/A
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,259
Earnings 5yr: $104,152
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,489
Earnings 5yr: $90,854
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,099
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,875
Earnings 5yr: $93,216
Debt: $27,750
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,791
Earnings 5yr: $96,653
Debt: $23,320
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,279
Earnings 5yr: $93,451
Debt: $23,168
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,752
Earnings 5yr: $87,380
Debt: $25,125
Computer Programming.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,965
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,791
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,968
Earnings 5yr: $94,546
Debt: $24,813
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,391
Earnings 5yr: $81,565
Debt: $25,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,547
Earnings 5yr: $77,310
Debt: $21,701
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,540
Earnings 5yr: $76,829
Debt: $23,246
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,170
Earnings 5yr: $86,913
Debt: $24,709
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,374
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,861
Earnings 5yr: $73,984
Debt: $20,500
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,611
Earnings 5yr: $71,388
Debt: $24,749
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,750
Earnings 5yr: $77,421
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,590
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,589
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,488
Earnings 5yr: $86,801
Debt: $31,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,946
In-State Tuition$13,135
Out-of-State Tuition$20,815
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
46%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,269
+10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,600
Completion Signals
52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$165/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
54%
Men46%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 54% men and 46% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$58,566
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