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Akron, OH 44325-4702
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Akron, OH 44325-4702
p. 330-972-7111
w. www.uakron.edu
University of Akron Main Campus
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Information Summary
Ranks 1644th overall and 57th in Ohio
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
59.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$19,789 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
66% / 42% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
21,882 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 321st on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | N/A | N/A |
| Forcible rape | 3 | 0.13 |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.13 |
| Violent crime | 6 | 0.26 |
| Arson | 1 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 21 | 0.91 |
| Larceny-theft | 331 | 14.39 |
| Vehicle theft | 6 | 0.26 |
| Property crime | 358 | 15.56 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Akron Main Campus?
Ranks 824th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $7,218 | $7,218 | $16,467 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 | $1,164 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $301 | $301 | $609 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,164 | $6,164 | $10,575 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $806 | $806 | $806 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $342 | $342 | $588 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $19,789 | $19,789 | $29,038 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $21,936 | $21,936 | $31,185 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $12,306 | $12,306 | $21,555 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Law Degree — Tuition | $11,433 | $19,107 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $998 | $998 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,958  $8,382 |
$7,958  $8,382 |
$16,682  $17,631 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,208  $8,003 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,630  $2,504 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,072  $9,620 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,160  $3,034 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,150  $3,024 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Akron Main Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Akron Main Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Mid-American Conference |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,996 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,955 |
| Board Fee | $3,048 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of Akron Main Campus Ranks 1554th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,964 | 1,170 |  40% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,350 | 855 |  29% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,370 | 958 |  33% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,172 | 1,845 |  63% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,487 |  85% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Akron Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 478 | 288 | 766 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,055 | 1,708 | 2,763 |
Hispanic | 122 | 130 | 252 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 220 | 210 | 430 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 27 | 45 | 72 |
White Non-Hispanic | 8,022 | 8,724 | 16,746 |
Race Unknown | 407 | 446 | 853 |
| Total | 10,331 | 11,551 | 21,882 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at University of Akron Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 18 | 11 | 29 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 178 | 263 | 441 |
Hispanic | 10 | 11 | 21 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 28 | 56 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 10 | 5 | 15 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,009 | 955 | 1,964 |
Race Unknown | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| Total | 1,274 | 1,301 | 2,575 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 149 | 171 | |
| 84 | 64 | 148 | |
| 55 | 82 | 137 | |
| 15 | 116 | 131 | |
| 27 | 91 | 118 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of Akron Main Campus Ranks 651st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $67,096 ($73,843 male / $57,351 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 704 (416 male / 288 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 840 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.8 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $12,977,400 |
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