University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Midsize city

60%Acceptance rate
$13,946Average net price / year
52%Graduation rate
$46,600Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,250Median debt at graduation
9,052Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$13,135
Out-of-state tuition
$20,815
Total cost of attendance
$26,284
Room & board
$11,904
Books & supplies
$1,200
Average net price
$13,946

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$10,413
$30–48k
$10,131
$48–75k
$13,519
$75–110k
$17,800
$110k+
$20,226

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
59.7%
Average SAT
1081
SAT reading (25–75%)
460–600
SAT math (25–75%)
440–590
ACT composite (25–75%)
17–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
First-year retention
73%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$42,269
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$46,600
Median debt (graduates)
$23,250
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
29%
Students with federal loans
32%

Programs: what graduates earn

86 of 294 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering30$77,622$24,720
Chemical Engineering50$71,873$21,250
Mechanical Engineering122$71,448$24,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians9$70,138$26,953
Computer Engineering26$69,070$23,320
Mathematics and Computer Science45$68,137$24,668
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing169$67,141$21,300
Civil Engineering41$66,820$20,000
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician37$66,780$25,000
Computer Programming23$64,311$23,104
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians48$61,835$24,298
Biomedical/Medical Engineering46$61,226$23,123
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications10$60,944$26,759
Information Science/Studies11$56,824$17,589
Finance and Financial Management Services56$55,946$21,946
Accounting and Related Services54$53,920$23,057
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions20$52,237$25,250
Human Resources Management and Services22$51,422$21,200
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations31$49,605$25,750
Fire Protection15$49,582$24,405
Business/Commerce, General11$49,049$29,063
Marketing78$47,740$24,000
Statistics13$47,689—
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services10$47,242$24,233
Business Administration, Management and Operations91$45,211$25,971
Chemistry6$44,970$26,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management43$44,212—
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication32$41,396$25,965
Design and Applied Arts27$39,856$26,937
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences17$39,678$24,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections87$38,547$25,000
Criminology1$38,087$20,500
Social Work60$37,541$22,000
Music15$36,293$24,600
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15$35,368$26,115
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas54$35,111$25,000
Housing and Human Environments—$34,772$24,417
Special Education and Teaching76$34,073$23,063
History28$32,577$22,250
Biology, General105$32,050$21,500
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions21$31,765$23,931
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication30$31,699$26,000
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs30$31,218$20,649
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services18$30,835$28,500
Psychology, General104$30,456$25,002
Apparel and Textiles1$29,177$28,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness37$28,659$28,900
Political Science and Government31$26,574$25,408
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8$24,851$28,375
English Language and Literature, General12$23,923$27,500
Fine and Studio Arts13$22,837$25,169
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services30$58,249$21,500
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology7$69,887$26,000
International Business5$47,627—
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services0$51,183—
Sociology10$43,290—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology9$68,344—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$81,374—

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Law120$57,386$71,000

Students

Undergraduates
9,052
Graduate students
2,655
Part-time
12%
Women / men
46% / 54%
White
67%
Hispanic
4%
Black
13%
Asian
4%
International
2%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
17:1
Avg faculty salary
$92,295 / year
Full-time faculty
50%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.uakron.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 6% of degrees
  • Engineering – 20% of degrees
  • Engineering Technologies – 7% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 8% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Akron Main Campus?

59.7% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1081 on the SAT.

How much does University of Akron Main Campus cost?

The average net price after grants is $13,946 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $13,135 and the full cost of attendance is $26,284.

How much do University of Akron Main Campus graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $46,600 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

52% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Akron

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
Herzing University-Akron
Akron, OH · Private nonprofit · 391 students
$18,93495%19%$36,909
Gerbers Akron Beauty School
Akron, OH · Private for-profit · 39 students
$9,063—60%$20,907
Bryant & Stratton College-Akron
Akron, OH · Private nonprofit
———$32,568

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.