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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH β€’ public β€’ I | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 12,664 β€’ Total: 15,195
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH
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Website
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 6,486 (51.2%) β€’ Female: 6,178 (48.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 553 4.4%
Black/African American 1,542 12.2%
Hispanic/Latino 499 3.9%
White 8,836 69.8%
Two or More Races 627 5.0%
International 255 2.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
70.9%
10,624 admitted from 14,982 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 480-590
Math: 470-600
Total: 950-1190
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
18-25
Application Types Offered
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Application Requirements
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Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
56.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
29.4%
Freshman Retention Rate
73.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
26.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$23,839
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$31,519
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $10,735
Out-of-state: $18,415
Room & Board
$11,904
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $10,413
$30,001-48,000 $10,131
$48,001-75,000 $13,519
$75,001-110,000 $17,800
$110,001+ $20,226
Students Receiving Pell Grants
69%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (5)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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πŸ’° Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
GPA 3.0+
In-State Awards
$1,000-$13,530/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$13,530/yr
6 automatic scholarships (9 total)
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