University of Akron
Akron, OH. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Akron, OH · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 9,052 |
| Acceptance rate | 83% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 980–1230 · 18% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 18–25 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 48% |
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $26,284 in-state · $33,964 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Engineering, Business, Health professions & nursing, Education, Criminal justice & security.
Strongest majors at Akron
- Math & statistics at Akron: #359 of 697 schools, score 47/100, about 28 graduates a year
- History at Akron: #422 of 692 schools, score 44/100, about 28 graduates a year
- Mechanical engineering at Akron: #207 of 332 schools, score 44/100, about 122 graduates a year
- Computer science at Akron: #434 of 691 schools, score 43/100, about 87 graduates a year
- Engineering (all) at Akron: #280 of 434 schools, score 46/100, about 330 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at Akron: #268 of 406 schools, score 49/100, about 60 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Akron: #440 of 650 schools, score 44/100, about 349 graduates a year
- Biology at Akron: #470 of 692 schools, score 44/100, about 112 graduates a year