The University of Akron
#361 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
The University of Akron is a public institution that was founded in 1870. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,323 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 218 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. The University of Akron's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #361. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,799; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,239.
The University of Akron, sometimes called UA, is located in northeastern Ohio, about 40 miles south of Cleveland and about 100 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Students at UA can choose from about 300 academic programs, including master's degrees in the fields of business, law, engineering and education. Many Akron students take a break from studying to visit the Student Union building, which is home to a theater, ballroom, Barnes & Noble bookstore, Starbucks cafe and more.
Students can also join more than 200 student organizations, play intramural or club sports and even float along the lazy river in the recreation center. Student athletes can try out for the nearly 20 UA Zips varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. Notable Akron alumni include former NFL players Charlie Frye and Jason Taylor, and actress Yvette Nicole Brown, who starred in the television show "Community."
The University of Akron is a public institution that was founded in 1870. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,323 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 218 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. The University of Akron's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #361. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,799; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,239.
The University of Akron, sometimes called UA, is located in northeastern Ohio, about 40 miles south of Cleveland and about 100 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Students at UA can choose from about 300 academic programs, including master's degrees in the fields of business, law, engineering and education. Many Akron students take a break from studying to visit the Student Union building, which is home to a theater, ballroom, Barnes & Noble bookstore, Starbucks cafe and more.
Students can also join more than 200 student organizations, play intramural or club sports and even float along the lazy river in the recreation center. Student athletes can try out for the nearly 20 UA Zips varsity teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. Notable Akron alumni include former NFL players Charlie Frye and Jason Taylor, and actress Yvette Nicole Brown, who starred in the television show "Community."
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
In-state tuition and fees
$12,799
Undergraduate Enrollment
11,323
Acceptance Rate
83%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$17,239
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,799
Room & Board
$5,535(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$12,277
$22,083
$22,083
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$17,239
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,799
Room & Board
$5,535(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$12,277
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
27%
16:1
52%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
8%
N/A
Mechanical Engineering
7%
N/A
Psychology, General
4%
N/A
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
4%
N/A
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
3%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
185
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
66%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
19%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
3,632
Citations Per Publication
12:1
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Students
11,323
Graduate Enrollment
2,142
Total Enrollment
13,465
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
8,517
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
25%
Minority Enrollment
25%
Minority Enrollment
72%
White
12%
Black
5%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
2%
Unknown
1%
International
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
53+
Sports Teams
N/A
Fraternities
N/A
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
27%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
62%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,135
$43,663
$43,663
Graduation Rate
27%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
62%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,135
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