University of Akron Main Campus
PublicAkron, OH
University 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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $7,680 more per year in tuition and fees (1.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Akron Main Campus takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against University of Akron Main Campus's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow 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?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Akron Main Campus weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Akron Main Campus takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Akron Main Campus?
For 2024-25, University of Akron Main Campus's published tuition and required fees were $20,815 for out-of-state students and $13,135 for in-state students -- $7,680 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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.
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