The University of Akron is a public, state college in the city of Akron, Ohio. The University of Akron was founded in 1870. The college currently enrolls around 14,516 students per year, including 12,268 undergraduate students.
It is moderately difficult to get into The University of Akron. Around 84% of applicants get into The University of Akron each year. In 2022, 11,760 students applied to The University of Akron and 9,827 were admitted.
The University of Akron Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 84% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Average GPA | 3.5 |
Test Optional | Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 15% |
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The University of Akron is locatedin the city of Akron, Ohio, in the city of Cleveland.
If you would like to see The University of Akron for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Ohio Turnpike I77 - I76 to Akron, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Akron-Canton.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to The University of Akron is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to The University of Akron is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
26 and Above
18 to 26
18 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to The University of Akron is 22. Students with an ACT score of 26 and above have a good chance of getting into The University of Akron. Students with an ACT score that falls between 18 and 26 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 18 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1190 and Above
950 to 1190
950 and Less
The median SAT score for The University of Akron students is 1072. Applicants with SAT scores of 1190 and above have a good chance of being admitted to The University of Akron, while applicants with SAT scores between 950 to 1190 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 950 have a low chance of being offered a spot at The University of Akron.
Tuition & Fees
$24,100
In State$27,720
Out-of-StateWondering what life at The University of Akron is like? There are approximately 14,516 students enrolled at The University of Akron, including 12,268 undergraduate students and 2,248 graduate students. 77% percent of students attend school full-time, 93% percent are from OH and 7% percent of students are from other states.
77%
Full Time23%
Part Time93%
In State7%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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