University of Akron Main Campus

2021-22

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SAT Composite

950-1190

SAT Math

470-600

SAT Reading

470-600

ACT Composite

18-26

§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$46,600
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
52%
6-year completion
Average net price
$13,946
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$23,250
federal loans only

The numbers, as published

§ This report531numbers from this report.

General Information

7 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Md Azizul
Last Name:Islam
Title:Institutional Research Analyst
Office:Planning, Strategy & Insights
Address Line 1:Zook Hall, Room 002, T he University of Ak ron
Zipcode44,325
Phone:330-972-6844
Email Address:mislam@uakron.edu || PSI@uakron.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.uak
Other
City:Ak ron
StateOH
Address Information
Name of College/University:T he University of Ak ron
Street Address Line 1:302 Buchtel Com m on
CityAk ron, OH, 44325
Main Phone Number (Area Code)330
Main Phone Number:972-7111
WWW Home Page Address:www.uak ron.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):330
Admissions Phone Number:972-7100
Admissions Email Address:adm issions@uak ron.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.uak
Institutional Control
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classification
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Degrees Offered
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Institutional Enrollment
B1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 undergraduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Full-time first-time first-year degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time total degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time total degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total undergraduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported12268
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
B1 graduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Full-time first-time degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time all other degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time other credit-course graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Full-time total graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time first-time degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time all other degree-seekingNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time other credit-course graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Part-time total graduatesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total graduate studentsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported2248
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents25182194
Hispanic/Latino6966
Black or African American, non-Hispanic36112771361
White, non-Hispanic146379629030
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic51820
Asian, non-Hispanic82393464
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic166
Two or more races, non-Hispanic129486552
Race and/or ethnicity unknown28203239
Total2163755401
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort113268613613179
Did not persist0000
Final cohort113268613613179
Completed in less than four years207181455843
Completed in less than five years221150362733
Completed in less than six years523462148
Total completers4803658791724
Six-year graduation rate42%53%65%54%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort105576011232938
Did not persist0022
Final cohort105576011212936
Completed in less than four years196171407774
Completed in less than five years173149319641
Completed in less than six years442273139
Total completers4133427991554
Six-year graduation rate39%45%71%53%
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate69.09%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

7 TABLES

Entrance Exams

SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied52706490Not reportedNot reported
Admitted43585469Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled10761022Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported1022Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time2230Not reportedNot reported
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language3
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT15325
ACT771648
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite950Not reported1190
SAT evidence-based reading and writing470Not reported600
SAT math470Not reported600
ACT composite18Not reported26
ACT math17Not reported26
ACT English17Not reported25
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8003.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69924
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59938.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49928
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3996.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990.0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8005.9
SAT Math: 600-69919.4
SAT Math: 500-59942.8
SAT Math: 400-49923.1
SAT Math: 300-3998.9
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16002.8
SAT Composite: 1200-139921.2
SAT Composite: 1000-119944.3
SAT Composite: 800-99924
SAT Composite: 600-7997.7
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-368.6
ACT Composite: 24-2929.9
ACT Composite: 18-2340.1
ACT Composite: 12-1721.2
ACT Composite: 6-110.2
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class18.2
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class40.0
Percent in top half of high school graduating class71.2
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class28.9
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class7.9
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:22
Percent who had GPA of 4.022.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9915.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.249.9
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9916.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.497.5
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.8
Percent who had GPA below 1.00.1
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.47
Admission Policies
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month8
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Priority Date: Month5
Priority Date: Day1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Beginning date: Month9
Beginning date: Day1
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after2
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day15
Amount of housing deposit:150
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
If yes, maximum period of postponement:2 Semesters
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Number of early decision applications received by your institution3
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan15
Other
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied586709Not reported1295
Admitted370385Not reported755
Enrolled204197Not reported401
Other fields
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
Application for Admission
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?Yes
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Student must have left prior institution in good standing. Assessment of scholastic records may include consideration of prior courses, GPA, credit value, and other factors which the University or individual colleges use for evaluating, ranking, or otherwise determining admission to the University or specific programs.
Transfer Credit Policies
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://bulletin.uakron.edu/undergraduate/important-policies/alternative-credit-options/
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:https://bulletin.uakron.edu/undergraduate/important-policies/alternative-credit-options/

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
External degree programX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Required Course Work
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)8%
Percent who live off campus or commute46%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)7%
Percent who live off campus or commute82%
Percent of students age 25 and older11%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Housing
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Cooperative housingX
Theme housingX

Annual Expenses

6 TABLES
Information
Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.uakron.edu/student-accounts/estimator
Public Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
TuitionNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-district10097Not reported
Tuition: in-state10097Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state13170Not reported
Tuition: nonresident13170Not reported
Required fees2330Not reported
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Tuition Policies
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies100010001000
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation100016001000
Other expenses159615401596
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
In-district:$421
In-state (out-of-district):$421
Out-of-state:$549

Financial Aid

12 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients495241436
Average institutional non-need grant464654933067
Athletic grant recipients652946
Average athletic grant571955493989
Methodology
Federal methodology (FM)X
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$20,075,801
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,895,219
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$37,300
Total Scholarships/Grants$25,008,320
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$16,285,945
Total Self-Help$16,285,945
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$27,299
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,670,894
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$42,205,115
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,030,442
Total Scholarships/Grants$46,933,750
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$16,326,514
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$9,339,742
Total Self-Help$25,666,256
Parent Loans$11,031,213
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,184,948
Athletic Awards$5,058,475
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates2286105891508
Applied for need-based aid22239387805
Determined to have financial need16676706686
Awarded any aid16676706686
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid9153569490
Awarded need-based self-help aid9403679384
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid19287292224
Need fully met23490210
Average percentage of need met56.058.028.0
Average financial aid package978795394482
Average need-based scholarship or grant586662543865
Average need-based self-help award296337003490
Average need-based loan296337003490
Graduating Cohort
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,887
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program117562.0026510
Federal loan programs115061.0022489
Institutional loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
State loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Private student loans23613.0022402
Aid to Nonresidents
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:97
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSAX
Institution's own financial aid formX
Financial Aid Notification
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):3
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Aid Available
Federal Nursing LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Institutional Aid
AcademicsX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty4676251092
Members of minority groups10673179
Females180365545
Males287260547
Nonresidents16622
Doctorate or other terminal degree389173562
Master's, but not terminal master'sNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Bachelor's degreeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Unknown or other highest degreeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Stand-alone graduate/professional programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students25387
10-19 students25387
20-29 students430250
30-39 students37397
40-49 students21327
50-99 students8622
100+ students5511
Total200

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

3 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies0.70%Not reported0.70%
Communication/journalism28.87%0.25%3.52%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciences1.76%7.46%4.82%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Education1.41%1.00%6.38%
Engineering9.51%Not reported15.72%
Engineering technologies13.38%26.12%4.04%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics8.11%Not reported0.37%
Family and consumer sciences8.45%Not reported1.33%
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EnglishNot reportedNot reported0.85%
Liberal arts/general studies45.02%45.02%0.78%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciences1.06%Not reported3.78%
Mathematics and statistics2.82%Not reported1.11%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reported28%
Interdisciplinary studies3.87%13.43%1.33%
Parks and recreation0.35%Not reported1.56%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported0.30%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported0.93%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported3.97%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services2.11%1.99%3.86%
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported2.86%
Social sciences0.35%Not reported3.37%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported3.49%
Health professions and related programs1.76%1.99%14.61%
Business/marketing15.14%2.74%19.80%
History0.35%Not reported1.22%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total100.00%100.00%100.00%
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