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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH

University of Akron Main Campus at a glance

University of Akron Main Campus is a public university in Akron, Ohio with 13,332 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 60% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $13,135 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $13,946 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 52% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 32% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $23,250 (College Scorecard).

Tuition

$13,135

2024-25

Acceptance

60%

Fall 2024 applicants

Students

13,332

Fall 2024

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,135

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,815

Avg On-Campus Living

$11,904

Avg Off-Campus Living

$11,904

Financial Aid & Outcomes

College Scorecard

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price: $25,039
Net price (after aid): $13,946

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k: $10,413
$30k – $48k: $10,131
$48k – $75k: $13,519
$75k – $110k: $17,800
$110k+: $20,226

Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)

At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.

The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr): $46,600
Median debt at graduation: $23,250
Est. monthly loan payment: $246

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.0×

Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants: 29%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans: 32%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

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How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.

FAFSA earnings check

: Not flagged

University of Akron Main Campus does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $66,237, above the $33,962 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Ohio.

This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.

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Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

52%

Freshman Retention

73%

Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Value signal

Lower net price

After typical aid, families pay below the national average.

This school$13.9k
National avg$18.5k
Source: IPEDS 2024

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Friendly application paths

Transfer-friendlyInternational

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$13.1k

Out-of-state

$20.8k

below avg

Net price

$13.9k

below avg

Pell

29%

Median debt

$23.3k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$46.6k

“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

60%

SAT range

900 - 1190

ACT range

17 - 25

Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)

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Academics

Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online

In Fall 2023, 1,674 of University of Akron Main Campus's 13,518 students (12%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 6,715 (50%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.

Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.

U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023

Fields of study

University of Akron Main Campus reported conferring credentials in 101 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.

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Graduate earnings by program

What University of Akron Main Campus graduates earn, by program

University of Akron Main Campus's associate's graduates in Liberal Arts and General Studies earned a median $48,342 four years after graduating, 10% above the $44,125 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $31,901; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $20,490 in federal loans at this college (about $217 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $23,112 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share University of Akron Main Campus's federal aid ID.

82 programs at University of Akron Main Campus have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.

Median earnings four years after graduating and median federal debt, by program and credential, for University of Akron Main Campus (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23).
ProgramMedian earnings, 4 yrs afterNational medianFederal debt borrowed at this college (median)Payment
Liberal Arts and General Studies, Associate's$48,342$44,125, +10%$20,490$217/mo
Nursing (RN), Bachelor's$76,089$88,910, −14%$21,300$226/mo
Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's$87,752$92,135, −5%$24,000$254/mo
Law, Professional degree$79,750$107,773, −26%$71,000$808/mo
Business Administration, Bachelor's$68,285$68,257, about the same$25,971$275/mo
Biology, Bachelor's$59,427$57,214, +4%$21,500$228/mo
Psychology, Bachelor's$47,763$50,706, −6%$25,002$265/mo
Marketing, Bachelor's$65,857$69,303, −5%$24,000$254/mo
Special Education, Bachelor's$41,782$50,499, −17%$23,063$245/mo
Criminal Justice, Bachelor's$57,319$55,378, +4%$25,000$265/mo
Business Administration, Master's$108,489$103,485, +5%$29,568$336/mo
Social Work, Bachelor's$50,823$51,790, about the same$22,000$233/mo

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Median earnings four years after graduating and median federal debt, by program and credential, for University of Akron Main Campus (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23).
ProgramMedian earnings, 4 yrs afterNational medianFederal debt borrowed at this college (median)Payment
Nursing (RN), Master's$146,142$120,193, +22%$41,000$466/mo
Accounting, Bachelor's$73,101$76,194, −4%$23,057$244/mo
Finance, Bachelor's$74,840$83,343, −10%$21,946$233/mo
Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's$44,100$51,389, −14%$25,000$265/mo
Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's$90,279$98,158, −8%$21,250$225/mo
Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Bachelor's$82,540$93,451, −12%$23,123$245/mo
Social Work, Master's$56,193$65,123, −14%$37,500$427/mo
Civil Engineering, Bachelor's$82,547$86,517, −5%$20,000$212/mo
Mental Health and Social Services, Master's$53,389$59,571, −10%$57,604$655/mo
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's$80,611$82,073, about the same$24,298$258/mo
Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Master's$60,319$67,030, −10%$41,000$466/mo
Political Science, Bachelor's$48,987$63,293, −23%$25,408$269/mo
IT Administration and Management, Bachelor's—$85,063——
Mathematics and Computer Science, Bachelor's$85,968$118,943, −28%$24,668$262/mo
Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's$51,824$63,560, −18%$25,965$275/mo
Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's$46,992$54,562, −14%$28,900$306/mo
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, Bachelor's$70,867$75,399, −6%$25,750$273/mo
Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's$97,875$100,647, −3%$24,720$262/mo
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Bachelor's$65,928$61,911, +6%$20,649$219/mo
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Bachelor's$45,739$50,497, −9%$26,000$276/mo
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Associate's$74,957$64,773, +16%$22,999$244/mo
Computer Engineering, Bachelor's$96,791$109,015, −11%$23,320$247/mo
Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Bachelor's$58,249$58,928, about the same$21,500$228/mo
Computer Programming, Bachelor's$86,965$83,439, +4%$23,104$245/mo
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Bachelor's$85,391$93,843, −9%$25,000$265/mo
Design and Applied Arts, Bachelor's$50,484$51,490, about the same$26,937$286/mo
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Associate's$82,170$71,367, +15%$24,854$263/mo
Rehabilitation and Therapy, Bachelor's$49,049$55,792, −12%$23,931$254/mo
Human Resources, Bachelor's$67,903$68,069, about the same$21,200$225/mo
History, Bachelor's$46,973$50,680, −7%$22,250$236/mo
Teacher Education (by subject), Master's$53,406$63,707, −16%$39,000$444/mo
Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Bachelor's$58,061$70,786, −18%$25,250$268/mo
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's$53,594$60,190, −11%$24,000$254/mo
Music, Bachelor's—$42,892$24,600$261/mo
Human Development and Family Studies, Bachelor's$44,355$48,568, −9%$28,500$302/mo
English, Bachelor's$41,158$48,590, −15%$27,500$292/mo
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Bachelor's$55,527$55,753, about the same$24,233$257/mo
Fire Protection, Bachelor's$71,482$86,436, −17%$24,405$259/mo
Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's$36,233$41,367, −12%$25,169$267/mo
Statistics, Bachelor's—$92,425——
IT Administration and Management, Associate's—$54,726$25,750$273/mo
Student Counseling, Master's$52,040$60,111, −13%$45,500$518/mo
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Bachelor's$77,488$84,599, −8%$26,953$286/mo
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Bachelor's$74,385$73,587, about the same$26,759$284/mo
Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's$40,780$47,382, −14%$26,115$277/mo
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Associate's$80,861$67,792, +19%$20,500$217/mo
Music, Master's$50,460$48,285, +5%——
Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's$41,900$53,072, −21%$28,375$301/mo
Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Master's$52,607$62,033, −15%$17,085$194/mo
Accounting, Master's—$95,833——
Information Science, Bachelor's$77,590$85,294, −9%$17,589$186/mo
Biochemistry, Bachelor's—$65,466$26,000$276/mo
Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Associate's$63,502$65,389, −3%$16,114$171/mo
Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Doctoral$100,099$99,878, about the same——
Educational Administration, Master's$56,555$71,685, −21%——
Taxation, Master's$133,259$114,810, +16%——
Business, Bachelor's$54,086$68,407, −21%$29,063$308/mo
Chemistry, Bachelor's$62,661$65,120, −4%$26,000$276/mo
Criminal Justice, Associate's$52,828$46,706, +13%$14,375$152/mo
Housing and Human Environments, Bachelor's—$59,550$24,417$259/mo
Apparel and Textiles, Bachelor's$48,441$57,640, −16%$28,000$297/mo
Public Administration, Master's$68,211$81,408, −16%——
Criminology, Bachelor's$46,577$55,556, −16%$20,500$217/mo
Business Administration, Associate's$49,210$48,733, about the same$22,374$237/mo
Computer Systems Analysis, Associate's$74,608$59,167, +26%——
Educational/Instructional Media Design, Master's$73,409$70,644, +4%——
Medical Assisting and Allied Health, Associate's$38,437$42,269, −9%$23,050$244/mo
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Associate's$38,719$39,605, about the same——
Special Education, Master's—$64,397——
Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Doctoral$81,374$88,343, −8%——

Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. The Department reports these figures for all 2 campuses that share University of Akron Main Campus's federal aid ID, not for this campus alone. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.

Frequently asked questions

About University of Akron Main Campus

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Where is University of Akron Main Campus located?
University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH, in the United States.
What type of institution is University of Akron Main Campus?
University of Akron Main Campus is a public university based in OH. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Akron Main Campus?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Akron Main Campus is approximately 60% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at University of Akron Main Campus?
University of Akron Main Campus's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,135 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend University of Akron Main Campus?
University of Akron Main Campus reports total enrollment of approximately 13,332 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How much does University of Akron Main Campus actually cost after financial aid?
The average net price at University of Akron Main Campus is approximately $13,946 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $10,413 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $20,226. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
What is the graduation rate at University of Akron Main Campus?
University of Akron Main Campus reports a graduation rate of approximately 52% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
How much student debt do graduates of University of Akron Main Campus have?
Students who borrowed at University of Akron Main Campus left with a median of approximately $23,250 in federal loans, and about 32% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
How much do graduates of University of Akron Main Campus earn?
Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $46,600 for students who received federal financial aid at University of Akron Main Campus. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
How should I verify final details about University of Akron Main Campus?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Akron Main Campus.
How much do Liberal Arts and General Studies graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn?
University of Akron Main Campus's associate's graduates in Liberal Arts and General Studies earned a median $48,342 four years after graduating, 10% above the $44,125 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $31,901; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $20,490 in federal loans at this college (about $217 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $23,112 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share University of Akron Main Campus's federal aid ID.
How much do Nursing (RN) graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn?
University of Akron Main Campus's bachelor's graduates in Nursing (RN) earned a median $76,089 four years after graduating, 14% below the $88,910 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $67,141; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $21,300 in federal loans at this college (about $226 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $27,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share University of Akron Main Campus's federal aid ID. For context, registered nurses in Ohio are paid a median $82,510 a year across all experience levels (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), a figure for everyone in the job, not only recent graduates.
Which programs at University of Akron Main Campus have the highest graduate earnings?
Among the 50 programs at University of Akron Main Campus with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), master's ($146,142); Business Administration, master's ($108,489); and Electrical Engineering, bachelor's ($97,875) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
Does University of Akron Main Campus get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, University of Akron Main Campus's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $66,237, above the $33,962 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Ohio, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.

Fields this college awarded credentials in

The 14 largest of 101 fields University of Akron Main Campus reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.

Fields University of Akron Main Campus reported conferring credentials in during 2024-25, with the number awarded and the highest credential level.
FieldAwardedLevel
Business Administration, Management and Operations234Graduate (101 graduate · 129 bachelor's · 4 certificate)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities207Graduate (9 graduate · 21 bachelor's · 177 associate)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing203Graduate (59 graduate · 144 bachelor's)
Engineering, Other181Certificate
Mechanical Engineering143Graduate (16 graduate · 127 bachelor's)
Law141Graduate
Biology, General92Graduate (10 graduate · 81 bachelor's · 1 certificate)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies89Graduate
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions84Graduate (75 graduate · 9 certificate)
Psychology, General79Bachelor's
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services77Graduate (57 graduate · 20 bachelor's)
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas68Graduate (14 graduate · 54 bachelor's)
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians64Bachelor's (48 bachelor's · 16 associate)
Special Education and Teaching61Bachelor's

Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.

Data sources & methodology

Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.

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