PublicUrbanUniversity of Akron Main Campus
Akron, Ohio 44325-2102
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for engineering — excellent value
University of Akron Main Campus is a public institution in Akron with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1088, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 10K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,600 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,981.
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History & Fun Facts
- •When the university opened in 1872 it was a single-building campus, housed in what is now known as "Old Buchtel.
- •" George Washington Crouse donated $10,000 of the $20,000 needed to build a new gymnasium, completed in 1888.
- •" Tragedy struck the small college on December 20, 1899, when Old Buchtel burned to the ground.
- •While new campus buildings were being constructed, the Crouse Gymnasium was divided into seven classrooms and served as the college until a new Buchtel Hall was opened in 1901.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1088
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
65.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,250
Programs (304)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
78
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average + city premium