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University of Akron Main Campus Science & Tech Programs

University of Akron Main Campus is a public institution located in Akron, OH. A Mid-Sized City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

University of Akron Main Campus Rankings

University of Akron Main Campus is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#31 of 231	State — Ohio
Overall Quality	#144 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#904 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Akron Main Campus?

Contact information for University of Akron Main Campus are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH 44325-2102
Phone:	3309727111
Website:	www.uakron.edu/
Admissions:	www.uakron.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uakron.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Akron Main Campus?

You can apply to University of Akron Main Campus online at: www.uakron.edu/admissions/apply.dot

University of Akron Main Campus is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Akron Main Campus

These are the things University of Akron Main Campus requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Akron Main Campus?

University of Akron Main Campus admits 60%, making it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 64% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Akron Main Campus, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 600. Math scores were between 440 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 900 to 1190. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Akron Main Campus ranged between 17 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Akron Main Campus can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	8,876	4,962	56%
Women	9,071	5,736	63%

Can I Afford University of Akron Main Campus?

The average net price after aid at University of Akron Main Campus is $14,981. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,735
In-State Fees	$2,400
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,415
Out-of-State Fees	$2,400
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,135
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,815

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at University of Akron Main Campus receive some form of financial aid (2,050 students).

About 67% of students at University of Akron Main Campus receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,319 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,339.

Student Loan Debt

32% of University of Akron Main Campus undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,456 per year.

University of Akron Main Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,603 students enrolled at University of Akron Main Campus. University of Akron Main Campus is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 10,011 undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Akron Main Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	450
Black or African American	1,221
Hispanic	440
White	6,717
American Indian/Alaska Native	20
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	480
Non-Resident	210

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	1,791
Pennsylvania	46
New York	15
Illinois	12
Maryland	8

Additionally, approximately 2.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Akron Main Campus Graduate Student Diversity

2,066 of University of Akron Main Campus’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Akron Main Campus, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Akron Main Campus graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	53
Black or African American	121
Hispanic	51
White	1,192
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	39
Non-Resident	295

Online Learning at University of Akron Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

5,215 undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus took at least one online class — of those, 1,295 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 579 students took at least one online class and 656 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of Akron Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Akron Main Campus maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.