Known for engineering — excellent value
University of Akron Main Campus is a public institution in Akron with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1088, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 10K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,600 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,981.
Established
1870
Motto
Fiat Lux
Mascot
Zippy the Kangaroo
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I
71%Acceptance
1088SAT Avg
10,011Students
16:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$46,600Earnings 10yr
$14,981Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate70.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1088
Reading & Writing
480590
Math
470600
ACT Score Range
Composite
1825
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$12,799
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,239
Room & Board$11,070
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$24,555
Average Net Price$14,981
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,469
$30–48K$12,319
$48–75K$14,771
$75–110K$17,982
$110K+$19,698
Programs (304)
Student Body
Undergrads
10,011
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
Race & Ethnicity
White 69%
Black 13%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate48.2%
Freshman Retention73.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$42,269
8 Years$43,166
10 Years$46,600
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$36,600
Men
$47,600
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Source: Wikipedia