Akron, OH · Public · 9,052 undergraduates · urban
University of Akron Main Campus
Moderately selective
Akron connects engineering and materials study directly to Northeast Ohio industry.
Institutional profile
Regionally focused Strongest in affordability and academic standing.- Admission
- 70.9% admitted
- Price by income
- Resident and nonresident prices differ
- Completion
- 50.8%
14,982 applicants in the reported year
Compare recent average annual costs by household income
$46,600 median earnings 10 years after enrollment
What sets University of Akron Main Campus apart
Academic design
Engineering, polymer science and engineering, computing, and specialized technical programs anchor the applied side.
Campus pattern
Urban campus near downtown Akron.
Career & value signal
Engineering students can complete multiple paid co-op rotations with industry employers.
Can I get in?
70.9% admitted
Start with the academic record, then make the intended direction and school-specific fit concrete.
Recent applicant pool
14,982About 71 in every 100 applicants were admitted.
Academic range
Of admitted students, 20% submitted an SAT, and 72% submitted an ACT. Use your score when it adds strength to the application; withhold it when it does not.
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Where your GPA sits in the entering class
The full entering-class GPA distribution for University of Akron Main Campus, in nine bands from 4.0 down, with your own record marked on it.
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What University of Akron Main Campus weighs when it reads a file
See how this college describes the role of grades, testing, essays, recommendations, activities, and demonstrated interest.
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Demonstrated interest
What moves the application
The evidence that separates a strong file
Show preparation for this curriculum
Engineering, polymer science and engineering, computing, and specialized technical programs anchor the applied side.
Make institutional fit specific
Akron connects engineering and materials study directly to Northeast Ohio industry.
Use the application route carefully
Keep academic direction and school-specific choices coherent across the application.
How to apply
Rounds, route, and required materials
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Major and program admission
Some fields have their own entry path.
The college admit rate above covers the university as a whole. These requirements apply only to the named program.
BusinessAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
Communication and journalismAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
Teacher preparationAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
NursingAdmits separately
What this program asks for, and when it closes.
Can I afford it?
Compare annual cost by household income.
Start with the average net price for your income range, then set that estimate beside your other realistic options.
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Average annual cost by household income at University of Akron Main Campus
Compare recent average net prices across five federal income ranges and estimate a 4-year cost for yours.
- $0–30k
- $30–48k
- $48–75k
- $75–110k
- $110k+
Is it worth it?
Completion, debt, and earnings
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Degree completion across the reported entering cohort
First-year students who return for year two
And what that comes to against what they earn.
Reported 10 years after enrollment
Academic portfolio
Largest bachelor’s fields
How many students finish in each field, and median earnings four years after completing the program.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Admits separately
Mechanical Engineering
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Biology, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Admits separately
What is campus life like?
University of Akron Main Campus beyond the classroom
Urban campus near downtown Akron.
A defining academic feature
Engineering, polymer science and engineering, computing, and specialized technical programs anchor the applied side.
What shapes an ordinary week
Urban campus near downtown Akron.
Where the degree can lead
Engineering students can complete multiple paid co-op rotations with industry employers.