University of Akron: Statistics

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#542 of 14,131 In the World
#201 of 2,597 In North America
#176 of 2,496 In the United States
#7 of 90 In Ohio
#1 of 1,236 For Polymer science and Plastics engineering
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Acceptance rate
85%
Aid receiving
96%
Undergraduates
12,254
Graduates
2,244
Male:Female Ratio
50:50
Control
Public
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
uakron.edu

University of Akron Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

University of Akron has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 85% 84% 86%
Applicants 11,332 5,021 6,311
Admissions 9,623 4,224 5,399
Freshmen enrolled full time 2,113 1,090 1,023
Freshmen enrolled part time 50 21 29

7,842 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

1,254 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Recommendations Recommended
SAT/ACT Recommended
Secondary school rank Recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 10576 (73%)
Black or African American 1504 (10%)
Two or more races 618 (4%)
Asian 531 (4%)
Nonresident Alien 500 (3%)
Hispanic 473 (3%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 270 (2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 12 (0.1%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 6 (0%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Average aid awarded
$7,341
Students receiving aid
96%

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $9,595$10,610
Tuition in-state $9,595$10,610
Tuition out-of-state $9,595$10,610
Fee in-district $2,285$1,326
Fee in-state $2,285$1,326
Fee out-of-state $2,285$1,326

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 2,539
Combined charge for room and board $10,424
Room charge $8,026
Meal charge $4,270

University of Akron majors

University of Akron has granted 2,602 bachelor's degrees across 103 programs, 678 master's across 66 programs, and 271 doctorate degrees across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Akron.

Major Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 229 53 1
Mechanical Engineering 181 20 14
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 130 21
Social Work 77 70
Law 131
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 1 105 5
Psychology, General 106
Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician 50 46
Accounting 82 10
Organizational Leadership 88
Civil Engineering, General 62 14 6
Chemical Engineering 50 12 15
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 73
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 42 27
Polymer Chemistry 35 30
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 60 2
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 56 4
Computer Programming & Programmer, General 11 48
Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 58
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 54
Finance, General 47 5
Political Science and Government, General 51
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 48
Business Administration and Management, General 31 14
Construction Engineering Technology & Technician 23 22
Biomedical Sciences, General 34 9
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 35 6 2
Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist 42
Kinesiotherapy & Kinesiotherapist 41
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 1 39
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 40
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 39
Operations Management and Supervision 37
Radio and Television 37
Mathematics and Computer Science 36
Public Relations & Image Management 36
Graphic Design 34
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician 13 19
Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance 31
Computer Engineering, General 30
Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General 30
Mental Health Counseling & Counselor 30
Social Studies Teacher Education 20 8
Child Development 20 7
Financial Planning and Services 26
Curriculum and Instruction 16 9
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 24
English Language and Literature, General 20 4
Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist 22
Polymer & Plastics Engineering 11 11
Chemistry, General 6 8 7
Taxation 21
Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling 14 6
Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist 20
Special Education and Teaching, General 17 3
Surveying Technology & Surveying 7 13
English & Language Arts Teacher Education 15 4
History, General 15 3 1
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 18
System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager 18
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services 17
Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician 8 9
Geology & Earth Science, General 15 1
Organizational Communication, General 16
Sociology, General 10 6
Counseling Psychology 6 8
Fine & Studio Arts, General 14
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 11 3
Mathematics Teacher Education 14
Information Science & Studies 11 2
Statistics, General 6 7
Fire Protection, Other 12
Music Performance, General 6 6
Athletic Training & Trainer 11
Higher Education & Higher Education Administration 11
Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education 7 4
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General 10
Apparel and Textiles, General 10
Audiology & Audiologist 10
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10
Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching 10
Applied Mathematics, General 7 2
Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management 9
Economics, General 9
Engineering, General 9
Geriatric Nurse & Nursing 9
International Business & Trade & Commerce 9
Music, General 9
Physics, General 4 5
Art Teacher Education 7 1
Biochemistry 8
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis 8
Public Administration 8
Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) 7
National Security Policy Studies 7
Reading Teacher Education 7
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration 6
Educational & Instructional Technology 6
Spanish Language and Literature 6
Anthropology, General 5
Dance, General 5
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 5
Housing and Human Environments, General 5
Music Teacher Education 5
Photography 5
Political Science and Government, Other 5
Public Health, General 5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4
Computer Science 4
Creative Writing 4
Criminology 4
Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other 4
Geographic Information Science and Cartography 1 3
Management Science 4
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 4
Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General 3
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 3
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other 3
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 3
Mathematics, General 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 1
Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies 3
Printmaking 3
Statistics, Other 3
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 2
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician 2
French Language and Literature 2
Health & Health Care Administration & Management 2
Jazz & Jazz Studies 2
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 2
Music Theory and Composition 1 1
Nursing Practice 2
Philosophy 2
Sculpture 2
Small Business Administration & Management 2
Social Sciences, General 2
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
Writing, General 2
American Government and Politics (United States) 1
Applied Economics 1
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 1
Computer Programming, Other 1
Criminal Justice & Police Science 1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1
Education, Other 1
Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other 1
Hotel & Motel Administration & Management 1
Insurance 1
Keyboard Instruments 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Stringed Instruments 1
Theatre & Theatre Arts Management 1
Voice and Opera 1
Grand Total 340 2,602 678 271

University of Akron has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 60% 60% 61%
  • Full-time retention rate - 69%
  • Part-time retention rate - 37%

Publications & Citations

University of Akron is a world-class research university with 26,958 scientific papers published and 687,959 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, and Biology.

Publications
26,958
Citations
687,959

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
12,507 / 306,950
Chemistry
10,371 / 285,827
Physics
9,472 / 247,898
Materials Science
8,373 / 217,756
Medicine
3,316 / 83,185
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,801 / 50,818
Psychology
2,119 / 114,828
Biology
2,108 / 77,231
Environmental Science
1,346 / 36,752
Computer Science
1,314 / 41,806
Chemical Engineering
1,229 / 29,215
Business
1,220 / 41,013
Organic Chemistry
1,097 / 23,693
Structural Engineering
1,090 / 22,582
Social Psychology
865 / 68,257
Nanotechnology
767 / 39,113
Automation and Control engineering
737 / 16,775
Political Science
680 / 4,238
Mathematics
668 / 17,701
Economics
657 / 13,495
Mechanical Engineering
541 / 8,870
Sociology
510 / 12,117
Optical Engineering
449 / 8,561
Geology
439 / 7,766
Electronic Engineering
436 / 7,522
Health Science
431 / 9,684
Demography
424 / 14,347
Metallurgical Engineering
417 / 8,177
Inorganic Chemistry
414 / 18,351
Art & Design
410 / 5,351
Child Psychology
399 / 20,561
Law
381 / 1,038
Surgery
379 / 14,877
Clinical Psychology
358 / 10,981
Acoustical Engineering
314 / 4,837
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
314 / 5,934
Electrical Engineering
300 / 4,989
Ecology
251 / 13,578
Education Majors
248 / 6,638
Polymer science and Plastics engineering
243 / 7,251

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 531 4163
1992 576 4329
1993 541 4765
1994 556 5210
1995 477 5436
1996 528 6785
1997 494 7210
1998 500 7647
1999 526 8553
2000 555 9971
2001 572 10984
2002 640 12248
2003 744 14152
2004 753 16264
2005 931 19645
2006 947 22311
2007 932 24498
2008 962 26886
2009 927 29166
2010 974 32437
2011 1097 36876
2012 1144 39920
2013 1377 45056
2014 1406 47076
2015 1528 49469
2016 1320 49452
2017 1153 51124
2018 1068 48981
2019 964 52288
2020 882 56460
2021 752 60361
Academic rankings

University of Akron alumni

  1. Yvette Nicole Brown

    Yvette Nicole Brown
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1971-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actorvoice actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Yvette Nicole Brown is an American actress, comedian, writer, and host. She starred as Shirley Bennett on the NBC sitcom Community, as Dani in the 2015 version of The Odd Couple on CBS and as Dina Rose on the ABC sitcom The Mayor. Brown has had guest roles in television shows such as Drake & Josh, That '70s Show, The Office, Boston Legal, Chuck, The Soul Man, Mom, and Big Shot. In 2021, she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in A Black Lady Sketch Show.

  2. Dan Auerbach

    Dan Auerbach
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1979-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    composerrecord producermusiciansingerguitarist
    Biography

    Daniel Quine Auerbach is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer, best known as the guitarist and vocalist of The Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio. As a member of the group, Auerbach has recorded and co-produced eleven studio albums with his bandmate Patrick Carney. Auerbach has also released two solo albums, Keep It Hid (2009) and Waiting on a Song (2017), and formed a side project, the Arcs, which released the albums Yours, Dreamily, (2015) and Electrophonic Chronic (2023).

  3. Meg Johnson

    Meg Johnson
    Occupations
    poetlecturer
    Biography

    Meg Johnson is an American poet and lecturer. Her poems have appeared in numerous literary magazines, including Midwestern Gothic, Slipstream Magazine, Word Riot, Hobart, and many others. Her first collection of poems, Inappropriate Sleepover, was released in 2014, her second collection, The Crimes of Clara Turlington, was released in December 2015., and her third book, Without: Body, Name, Country is due to release in September 2020. She is also the current editor of the Dressing Room Poetry Journal.

  4. Patrick Carney

    Patrick Carney
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1980-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    composermulti-instrumentalistguitaristrecord producermusician
    Biography

    Patrick James Carney is an American musician and producer best known as the drummer of the Black Keys, a blues rock band from Akron, Ohio.

All 75 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names UA
Founded 1870
Motto Fiat Lux
Let there be light
Colors blue, gold
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total FTE staff 1,832
Carnegie classification Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity

Location and contacts

Address 302 Buchtel Common
Akron, Ohio, 44325-4702
United States
City population 190,000
Phone 3309727111

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