← Back to collegesUniversity of Akron Main Campus, in Akron, OH, is a public large school, enrolling around 9,052 students. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 60% of applicants get in. Engineering graduates, especially in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $97,875/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Admit rate60%
SAT range900–1190
ACT range17–25
Undergrads9,052
Yield (admits who enroll)21%
Next deadlineNot reported
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$26,284
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$46,600
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
How University of Akron Main Campus weighs your application
From University of Akron Main Campus's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
Academic factorsRigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factorsInterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Akron Main Campus weighs in your application
Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans32%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out46%
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Biological and Biomedical SciencesBiology, General$59,427/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesFinance and Financial Management Services$74,840/yr
Accounting and Related Services$73,101/yr
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations$70,867/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$68,285/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$67,903/yr
Marketing$65,857/yr
Business/Commerce, General$54,086/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$51,824/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$45,739/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer Programming$86,965/yr
Information Science/Studies$77,590/yr
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$74,385/yr
EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$44,100/yr
Special Education and Teaching$41,782/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$40,780/yr
EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$97,875/yr
Computer Engineering$96,791/yr
Chemical Engineering$90,279/yr
Mechanical Engineering$87,752/yr
Civil Engineering$82,547/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$82,540/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related FieldsConstruction Engineering Technology/Technician$85,391/yr
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$80,611/yr
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$77,488/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersEnglish Language and Literature, General$41,158/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesApparel and Textiles$48,441/yr
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$44,355/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$76,089/yr
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$65,928/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$58,249/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$58,061/yr
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$55,527/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$49,049/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesFire Protection$71,482/yr
Criminal Justice and Corrections$57,319/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$41,900/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesMathematics and Computer Science$85,968/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$46,992/yr
Physical SciencesChemistry$62,661/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$53,594/yr
PsychologyPsychology, General$47,763/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social SciencesPolitical Science and Government$48,987/yr
Criminology$46,577/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsDesign and Applied Arts$50,484/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$36,233/yr
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,559
Typical room charge$7,010
Typical board charge$5,400
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Akron Main Campus look for in applicants?
Per University of Akron Main Campus's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Akron Main Campus's acceptance rate?
University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH admits approximately 60% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Akron Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of Akron Main Campus typically score between 900–1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Akron Main Campus?
Admitted students at University of Akron Main Campus typically score between 17–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Akron Main Campus cost?
University of Akron Main Campus's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,284 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Akron Main Campus require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Akron Main Campus doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.