Akron, Ohio · ★ 2.5 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is part of the University System of Ohio. As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The University of Akron offers about 200 undergraduate and more than 100 graduate majors and has an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. The university's School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering is housed in a 12-story reflective glass building near downtown Akron on the western edge of the main campus. UA's Archives of the History of American Psychology is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The university has one branch campus: Wayne College in Orrville, Ohio. In addition, the university hosts nursing programs in affiliation with Lorain County Community College.
National rank
Ranked #220 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1096 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1192 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
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302 Buchtel Common, Akron, Ohio, 44325-2102
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 950–1190
SAT ERW: 480–590
SAT math: 470–600
ACT composite: 18–25
Total: 13,518
Undergrad: 11,452
Undergrad full-time: 8,444
Graduate: 2,066
Part-time: 3,852
In-state
Tuition: $12,799
Total cost on campus: $28,665
Out-of-state
Tuition: $17,239
Total cost on campus: $33,105
Room & board: $11,070
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 97%
Avg grant aid: $9,452
Pell grant recipients: 42%
Rent: $584 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.32 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.17
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.