University of Akron Main Campus, OH
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
2 Campuses
Main Campus
University of Akron Main Campus Rankings
Affordability68
Selectivity34
Retention29
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity31
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Akron Main Campus
36%
Bachelor’s
19%
Associate’s
45%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education6%
Engineering13%
Engineering Technologies7%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs16%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Personal and Culinary Services<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Akron Main Campus
69%
Admission Rate
565
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Akron Main Campus
$11K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Akron Main Campus
50%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
46%
Repayment Rate
$257
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $43K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 41% | 40% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 46% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 52% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 58% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Akron Main Campus
72%
Retention Rate
15%
Transfer Rate
26%
Withdrawal Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 39% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 52% | 51% | 53% |
| Black | 14% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 30% | 37% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25% | 40% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 41% | 47% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 41% | 44% |
| Other race | 29% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Akron Main Campus
91%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Akron Main Campus
13,676
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
3,097
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 19% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Akron Main Campus, OH
Herzing University-Akron
4 miles, S
Gerbers Akron Beauty School
4 miles, NW
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
5 miles, NE
Bryant & Stratton College-Akron
8 miles, NW