←Back to Results
University

The University of Akron

Akron, OH

Want to update the data for this profile? Claim it!
Want to update the data for this profile? Claim it!
14%
14%
Acceptance Rate
11,160
Students
Interested?

Add to Saved Schools
Add to Saved Schools

Overview

The University of Akron is a University institution located in Akron, OH.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Admissions
109M Simmons Hall
Akron, OH  44325
United States
Contact Mr. Greg Landis
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: glandis@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-5827

Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Biomedical Sciences, General Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark Checkmark
Business Statistics Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,477
Applied
921
Accepted
11,160
Enrolled
14%
Female icon

Female Admissions

9,071
Females Applied
5,736
Females Accepted
63%
Acceptance Rate
Male icon

Male Admissions

8,876
Males Applied
4,962
Males Accepted
56%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.46
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs Interview
3 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen August 1st September 1st No
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 529 460 600
SAT Math 514 440 590
ACT Composite 21 17 25

Tuition & Fees

Fees icon

Fees

13,162
Room & board
Calculator icon

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan Yes
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Financial Aid

12,084
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,307
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,298
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,859
Avg. Loan Aid
6,119
Avg. Grant Aid
7,096
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
63%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
14%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,160
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
8%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 4.26%
Black or African American 13.04%
White or Caucasian 66.69%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.18%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.07%
Two or more races 4.78%
Other 4.87%

Gender

Male (51.16%)
Female (48.54%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 24%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
SpringFest, Homecoming and Family Weekend and New Roo Weekend

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
Greek sororities Checkmark
Most popular organizations:
Exercise Science Club, Society of Women Engineers, Sport Analytics and Business Association, Ski and Snowboard Club and Women in Business

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Lighted pathways/sidewalks

Athletics

Male icon

Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball No Checkmark Checkmark
Basketball Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
Bowling Checkmark No No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark Checkmark
Football Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
Golf No No No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse No No No
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Riflery No Checkmark Checkmark
Sand Volleyball No No No
Skiing (cross-country) No No No
Soccer Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
Softball No No No
Swimming And Diving No No No
Table Tennis No No No
Tennis Checkmark No No
Track And Field No Checkmark Checkmark
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
Female icon

Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
Bowling Checkmark No No
Cheerleading No Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark Checkmark
Football Checkmark No No
Golf No Checkmark Checkmark
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse No Checkmark Checkmark
Racquetball Checkmark No No
Riflery No Checkmark Checkmark
Sand Volleyball No No No
Skiing (cross-country) No No No
Soccer Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark
Softball No Checkmark Checkmark
Swimming And Diving No Checkmark Checkmark
Table Tennis No No No
Tennis Checkmark No No
Track And Field No Checkmark Checkmark
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark Checkmark Checkmark

Faculty

976
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 441
Part-time - 535
Male - 504
Female - 472
Other Schools of Interest
  1. Home
  2. Colleges
  3. Search Results
  4. The University of Akron
Add to Saved Schools
The University of Akron
×