University of Akron Main Campus
Common Data Set 2022-23
Acceptance Rate
82.9%
Applications
12,282
Admitted
10,178
Enrolled
2,115
SAT Composite
970-1220
SAT Math
490-620
SAT Reading
490-610
ACT Composite
18-25
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.
$46,600
10 yrs after enrollment
52%
6-year completion
$13,946
sticker minus grants
$23,250
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
564fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Md Azizul
Last Name:Islam
Title:Institutional Research Analyst
Office:Planning, Strategy & Insights
Address Line 1:Zook Hall, Room 002, The University of Akron
Zipcode44,325
Phone:330-972-4699
Email Address:mislam@uakron.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.uakron.edu/ir/common-data-set.dot
City:Akron
StateOH
Name of College/University:The University of Akron
Street Address Line 1:302 Buchtel Common
CityAkron, OH, 44325
Main Phone Number (Area Code)330
Main Phone Number:972-7111
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.uakron.edu/
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):330
Admissions Phone Number:972-7100
Admissions Email Address:admissions@uakron.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.uakron.edu/admissions/undergraduate/index.dot
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.uakron.edu/ie/
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?No
Total academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8005.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69925.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59940.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49924.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3993.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8009.9
SAT Math: 600-69925.9
SAT Math: 500-59937.7
SAT Math: 400-49921.1
SAT Math: 300-3995.4
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16005.4
SAT Composite: 1200-139925.4
SAT Composite: 1000-119940.9
SAT Composite: 800-99924.9
SAT Composite: 600-7993.5
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-367.0
ACT Composite: 24-2930.1
ACT Composite: 18-2340.5
ACT Composite: 12-1722.2
ACT Composite: 6-110.2
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class19
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class45
Percent in top half of high school graduating class73
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class27
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class9
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:31
Percent who had GPA of 4.023.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9917.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.8
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9913.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.497.4
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.991.3
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.51
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:99.4
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:50
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
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
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
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)No
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?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
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 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
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:https://www.uakron.edu/transfer/index.dot
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
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,
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
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
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 TABLESAccelerated programX
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)7%
Percent who live off campus or commute43%
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 commute79%
Percent of students age 25 and older10%
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
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
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Other housing options (specify):X
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.uakron.edu/student-accounts/estimator
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
In-district:$433
In-state (out-of-district):$433
Out-of-state:$618
NONRESIDENTS:$618
Financial Aid
11 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)X
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.1,676
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):3
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Federal Nursing LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
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 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio16
based on ____ students10,583
and ____ faculty656