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The University of Akron

Akron, OH 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate84%
Acceptance Rate84%

About The University of Akron

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.

The University of Akron Acceptance Rate 2022

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
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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College Info

302 Buchtel Common Akron, OH 44325

Campus Setting: Urban

The University of Akron Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

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

The University of Akron ACT Scores

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ACT Range

18 - 26

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

26 and Above

Good

18 to 26

Avg

18 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

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.

The University of Akron SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

950 - 1190

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Math SAT Range

470 - 600

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Reading SAT Range

470 - 600

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1190 and Above

Good

950 to 1190

Avg

950 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

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.

The University of Akron Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$24,100

In State

$27,720

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,880
$15,500
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$11,220
$11,220
Books
$1,000
$1,000

Student Life

Wondering 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 Time

23%

Part Time

93%

In State

7%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

14,516

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

84%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,880

Out-of-State

$15,500

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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