University of Akron Main Campus

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,735

3.23% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,693

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

59.7%

18,025 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

13,332

71.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

51.7%

1,341 Graduates

About

University of Akron Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Summit County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Akron Main Campus were Liberal Arts & Sciences (468 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (109 degrees), and Construction Engineering Technology (30 degrees).

In 2024, 3,996 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Akron Main Campus. 50.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,002 degrees), 9.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (310 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Main Campus is $10,735, which is $−21,185 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Main Campus is $10,735, which is $21,185 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,693.

In 2024, 67% of undergraduate students attending University of Akron Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,735

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Akron Main Campus was $10,735. The cost of tuition at University of Akron Main Campus is $−21,185 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Akron Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,693

2024 Value

3.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Akron Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,693. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Akron Main Campus grew by 3.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Akron Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,830

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Akron Main Campus was of $10,830 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.99% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Akron Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.9% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Akron Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Akron Main Campus received 18,025 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 20.3% annual growth. Out of those 18,025 applicants, 10,755 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.7% acceptance rate.

There were 13,332 students enrolled at University of Akron Main Campus in 2024. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Akron Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 18.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,755

Accepted Out of 18,025

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Akron Main Campus was 59.7% (10,755 admissions from 18,025 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 20.3%, while admissions grew by 1.23%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Akron Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2024)

267

Scores Submitted (2024)

14% of enrolled first-time students at University of Akron Main Campus in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Akron Main Campus had a total enrollment of 13,332 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Akron Main Campus is 9,489 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,843. This means that 71.2% of students enrolled at University of Akron Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Akron Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.5% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 4.37% Two or More Races, 4.16% Asian, 4.06% Hispanic or Latino, 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Akron Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.4%), followed by White Female (30.5%) and Black or African American Female (7.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (21.3%) and Black or African American Female (3.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Akron Main Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,332 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Akron Main Campus is 9,489 and the part-time enrollment is 3,843. This means that 71.2% of students enrolled at University of Akron Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Akron Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Akron Main Campus was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Akron Main Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Akron Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,738 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,496 enrolled students
Two or More Races
583 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Akron Main Campus is 65.5% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 4.37% Two or More Races, 4.16% Asian, 4.06% Hispanic or Latino, 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 842 students (6.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 12 more women than men received degrees from University of Akron Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus is white (3,002 degrees awarded). There were 9.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (310 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Akron Main Campus is Liberal Arts & Sciences (468 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (109 degrees) and Construction Engineering Technology (30 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Akron Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (656 degrees awarded), Legal (208 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (207 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Akron Main Campus are Software developers (557,682 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (404,577 people), Other managers (402,286 people), Civil engineers (320,304 people), and Mechanical engineers (235,725 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Akron Main Campus in 2024 are Engineering (656 degrees awarded), Legal (208 degrees), Engineering Technologies (207 degrees), Language & Linguistics (39 degrees), and Physical Sciences (63 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Akron Main Campus are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at University of Akron Main Campus are Engineering (656 degrees awarded), Legal (208 degrees), Engineering Technologies (207 degrees), Language & Linguistics (39 degrees), and Physical Sciences (63 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Akron Main Campus are Computer Systems Design (576,595 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (503,000 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (353,466 people), Construction (352,604 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (228,178 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Akron Main Campus.

Most Common (2024)

Other Engineering
230 degrees awarded
Other Communication & Media Studies
25 degrees awarded
Sign Language Interpretation & Translation
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Akron Main Campus was Other Engineering with 230 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Akron Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,992

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,004

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,992 degrees were awarded to men at University of Akron Main Campus, which is 0.994 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,004).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Akron Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 244 degrees were awarded to men at University of Akron Main Campus in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.06 times more than the 230 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 230 degrees were awarded to men at University of Akron Main Campus in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.943 times less than the 244 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 27% of students graduating from University of Akron Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,002 degrees awarded
Black or African American
310 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
173 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Akron Main Campus is white (3,002 degrees awarded). There were 9.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (310 degrees).

2.53% of degree recipients (101 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,265 degrees awarded
White Female
2,252 degrees awarded
White Female
2,169 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Akron Main Campus is white female (2,265 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,252 degrees).

Operations

University of Akron Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $352M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23.7M (6.75%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Akron Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 344M. University of Akron Main Campus employs 178 Professors, 97 Associate professors and 94 Instructors. Most academics at University of Akron Main Campus are Male Professor (128), Female Instructor (58), and Male Associate professor (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Akron Main Campus are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 253 employees, Service, with 178 employees, and Management with 177 employees.

Endowment

$352M

2024 Endowment

9.81%

growth from 2023

University of Akron Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $352M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Akron Main Campus grew 9.81% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $99.6M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Akron Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.1M - Federal
$4.37M - State
$362k - Local

As of 2024, University of Akron Main Campus received $11.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.37M from state grants and contracts, and $362k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$148M

2024 Salaries

4.11%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Akron Main Campus paid a median of $148M in salaries, which represents 43% of their overall expenditure ($344M) and a 4.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.37% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.22% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$46.7M

Instructional Salaries

487

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Akron Main Campus paid a total of $46.7M to 487 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Akron Main Campus were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 253 employees, Service with 178 employees, and Management with 177 employees.

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