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University of Akron Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus is a public university in a midsize city in the Akron, OH metro with 11,452 students and a 60% acceptance rate.

Akron, Ohio · Public · City, midsize · 11,452 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · MAC

Admission rate

60%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,081

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$13,946

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

52%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

73%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$46,600

10 years after entry

Students

11,452

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallAugust 1, 2026
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		January 31, 2027
Rolling admissionAugust 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: uakron.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$10,413
$30,001–48,000$10,131
$48,001–75,000$13,519
$75,001–110,000$17,800
Over $110,000$20,226

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Akron Main Campus courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 221 , Analytic Geometry-Calculus I4 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 221 , Analytic Geometry-Calculus I4 credits
Biology3BIOL 103 , Natural Science: Biology4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 101 , Chemistry for Everyone4 credits
Physics 13PHYS: 261, College Physics I4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 111 , English Composition I3 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 111 , English Composition I3 credits
Psychology3PSYC 100 , Introduction to Psychology3 credits
Show all 43 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 221 , Analytic Geometry-Calculus I4 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 221 , Analytic Geometry-Calculus I4 credits
Biology3BIOL 103 , Natural Science: Biology4 credits
Biology5BIOL 111 , Principles of Biology I4 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 101 , Chemistry for Everyone4 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 151 , Principles of Chemistry I3 credits
Physics 13PHYS: 261, College Physics I4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 111 , English Composition I3 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 111 , English Composition I3 credits
Psychology3PSYC 100 , Introduction to Psychology3 credits
Statistics3STAT 261 , Introductory Statistics I2 credits
Computer Science A5CPSC 209 , Computer Science I4 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 201 , Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 200 , Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
World History: Modern3General Education Humanities 3
Environmental Science3GEOL 211 , Introduction to Environmental Science3 credits
Physics 23PHYS: 262, College Physics II4 credits
European History3General Education Social Sciences 3
European History4General Education Social Sciences 3
Human Geography3GEOG 275 , Geography of Cultural Diversity2 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 101 , Beginning Spanish I4 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 101 , Beginning Spanish I4 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPAN 101 , Beginning Spanish I4 credits
Computer Science Principles3CPSC 101 , Essentials of Computer Science3 credits
Art History3ART 210 , Visual Arts Awareness3 credits
Art History4ART 101 , Survey of Global Art 1: Prehistory to 1250 CE3 credits
Music Theory3General Elective 3
Music Theory4MUSIC 121 , Theory and Musicianship I4 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 101 , Beginning Chinese I4 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHIN 101 , Beginning Chinese I4 credits
Chinese Language and Culture5CHIN 101 , Beginning Chinese I4 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3General Education Social Science 3
Comparative Government and Politics4POLIT 300 , Comparative Politics3 credits
Computer Science AB5CPSC 209 , Computer Science I4 credits
Drawing3ART:xxx, Studio Elective 3
English Language and Composition and English Literature and Composition3ENGL 111 , English Composition I and3 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 101 , Beginning French I4 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN 101 , Beginning French I4 credits
French Language and Culture5FREN 101 , Beginning French I4 credits
French Literature3FREN 101 , Beginning French I4 credits
French Literature4FREN 101 , Beginning French I4 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM 101 , Beginning German I4 credits
German Language and Culture4GERM 101 , Beginning German I4 credits
German Language and Culture5GERM 101 , Beginning German I4 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 101, Beginning Italian I4 credits
Italian Language and Culture4ITAL 101, Beginning Italian I4 credits
Italian Language and Culture5ITAL 101, Beginning Italian I4 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3JAPN 101 , Beginning Japanese I4 credits
Japanese Language and Culture4JAPN 101 , Beginning Japanese I4 credits
Japanese Language and Culture5JAPN 101 , Beginning Japanese I4 credits
Latin3LATN 101 , Beginning Latin I4 credits
Latin3LATN 101 , Beginning Latin I4 credits
Latin3LATN 101 , Beginning Latin I4 credits
Latin4LATN 101 , Beginning Latin I4 credits
Latin4LATN 101 , Beginning Latin I4 credits
Latin4LATN 101 , Beginning Latin I4 credits
Latin5LATN 101 , Beginning Latin I4 credits
Latin5LATN 101 , Beginning Latin I4 credits
Latin5LATN 101 , Beginning Latin I4 credits
Physics B3PHYS 160 , Technical Physics: Mechanics4 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 292 , Elementary Classical Physics II4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 291 , Elementary Classical Physics I4 credits
Precalculus3MATH 149 , Precalculus Mathematics4 credits
Research3General Elective 3
Seminar3General Elective 3
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 101 , Beginning Spanish I4 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPAN 101 , Beginning Spanish I4 credits
Studio Art: 2-D Design3ART:xxx, Studio Elective 3
Studio Art: 3-D Design3ART:xxx, Studio Elective 3
U.S. Government and Politics3POLIT 100 , Government & Politics in the US3 credits
U.S. History3HIST 250 , United States History to 18773 credits

Source: bulletin.uakron.edu · checked September 20, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse162
Mechanical Engineering134
Psychology81
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies67
Biomedical Sciences61
Marketing/Marketing Management59
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance58
Chemical Engineering57
Show the other 83 majors
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs50
Accounting50
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering45
Business Administration and Management44
Organizational Leadership41
Civil Engineering39
Social Work39
Biology/Biological Sciences37
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician36
Mathematics and Computer Science35
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician34
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies34
Political Science and Government33
Radio and Television31
Finance30
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management30
Computer Programming/Programmer30
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations28
Computer Engineering27
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist26
Operations Management and Supervision25
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering23
Financial Planning and Services22
Electrical and Electronics Engineering20
Graphic Design20
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist19
Surveying Technology/Surveying19
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications18
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other17
Communication Sciences and Disorders17
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching17
Public Relations/Image Management17
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration16
Geology/Earth Science16
English Language and Literature16
Information Science/Studies16
Organizational Communication16
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis15
Social Studies Teacher Education14
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician13
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics13
Special Education and Teaching12
Music Teacher Education12
Child Development12
Applied Mathematics12
English/Language Arts Teacher Education11
Art Teacher Education9
Dance9
Business/Commerce8
Sociology8
Anthropology8
Fire Protection, Other8
Curriculum and Instruction8
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician7
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist6
Economics6
Chemistry6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies6
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education6
Mathematics Teacher Education5
Philosophy5
International Business/Trade/Commerce5
Biochemistry4
Statistics4
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism4
History4
Spanish Language and Literature3
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management3
Fine/Studio Arts3
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other3
Music Performance3
Polymer Chemistry2
Music2
Voice and Opera2
Jewelry Arts1
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics1
Photography1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1
Criminology1
Social Sciences1
Physics1
Statistics, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NCAA Division I, MAC

Rifle

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

7% of men in fraternities · 4% of women in sororities · 6% of undergraduates overall

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Akron, OH

702,209 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Akron-Canton Regional (CAK)

Nearest hub airport

Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.0 of 20

Elevation

1,077 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

21°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

47.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

14 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$980 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size