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University of AkronSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$11,636
Avg in-state tuition
$17,765
Avg out-of-state tuition
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The University of Akron is a large public university located on an urban campus in Akron, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,600, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 143 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,636, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,765.
$11,636
Avg in-state tuition
$17,765
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Acceptance Rate Insight
73% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Acceptance Rate 73%
Retention Rate 71%
Graduation Rate 46%
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1230
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1230
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
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Female Student Population
18:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
White
74%
Black
9%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
3%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-Economic Diversity
40% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
40%
State Grant Aid
30%
Institution Grant Aid
76%
Pell Grant
40%
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.