C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
13,518
Total Enrollment
48%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
71%
Acceptance Rate
$15,292
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Akron Main Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$46,600
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,269
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,250
Median debt at graduation
51.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,081
Average SAT
29.1%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 28th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Akron Main Campus
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $77,622 | $97,875 | -3% | #142 of 258 | #94 | $24,720 |
| Computer Engineering | $69,070 | $96,791 | -11% | #142 of 189 | #120 | $23,320 |
| Chemical Engineering | $71,873 | $90,279 | -8% | #127 of 158 | #89 | $21,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,448 | $87,752 | -5% | #247 of 318 | #140 | $24,000 |
| Computer Programming | $64,311 | $86,965 | +4% | #10 of 30 | #9 | $23,104 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | $68,137 | $85,968 | -28% | #4 of 5 | #4 | $24,668 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $66,780 | $85,391 | -9% | #34 of 43 | #31 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $66,820 | $82,547 | -5% | #154 of 233 | #98 | $20,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $61,226 | $82,540 | -12% | #108 of 118 | #84 | $23,123 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $61,835 | $80,611 | -2% | #35 of 61 | #25 | $24,298 |
| Information Science/Studies | $56,824 | $77,590 | -9% | #94 of 148 | #70 | $17,589 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $70,138 | $77,488 | -8% | #38 of 46 | #32 | $26,953 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,141 | $76,089 | -14% | #859 of 966 | #795 | $21,300 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $55,946 | $74,840 | -10% | #265 of 452 | #212 | $21,946 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $60,944 | $74,385 | +1% | #20 of 37 | #18 | $26,759 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,920 | $73,101 | -4% | #397 of 796 | #327 | $23,057 |
| Fire Protection | $49,582 | $71,482 | -17% | #16 of 19 | #14 | $24,405 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $49,605 | $70,867 | -6% | #17 of 27 | #15 | $25,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,211 | $68,285 | +0% | #423 of 1176 | #298 | $25,971 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $51,422 | $67,903 | +-0% | #90 of 187 | #64 | $21,200 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $31,218 | $65,928 | +6% | #18 of 48 | #15 | $20,649 |
| Marketing | $47,740 | $65,857 | -5% | #277 of 516 | #207 | $24,000 |
| Chemistry | $44,970 | $62,661 | -4% | #142 of 209 | #98 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $32,050 | $59,427 | +4% | #357 of 841 | #241 | $21,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $58,249 | -1% | #115 of 215 | #84 | $21,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,237 | $58,061 | -18% | #186 of 253 | #169 | $25,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,547 | $57,319 | +4% | #236 of 660 | #132 | $25,000 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $47,242 | $55,527 | +-0% | #38 of 70 | #28 | $24,233 |
| Business/Commerce | $49,049 | $54,086 | -21% | #240 of 271 | #226 | $29,063 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $39,678 | $53,594 | -11% | #110 of 138 | #96 | $24,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $41,396 | $51,824 | -18% | #157 of 178 | #149 | $25,965 |
| Social Work | $37,541 | $50,823 | -2% | #229 of 420 | #175 | $22,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,856 | $50,484 | -2% | #175 of 299 | #139 | $26,937 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $31,765 | $49,049 | -12% | #64 of 85 | #58 | $23,931 |
| Political Science and Government | $26,574 | $48,987 | -23% | #530 of 565 | #488 | $25,408 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $29,177 | $48,441 | -16% | #47 of 57 | #44 | $28,000 |
| Psychology | $30,456 | $47,763 | -6% | #664 of 1027 | #465 | $25,002 |
| Statistics | $47,689 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $28,659 | $46,992 | -14% | #495 of 610 | #434 | $28,900 |
| History | $32,577 | $46,973 | -7% | #318 of 459 | #249 | $22,250 |
| Criminology | $38,087 | $46,577 | -16% | #108 of 113 | #98 | $20,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $31,699 | $45,739 | -9% | #112 of 158 | #99 | $26,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $30,835 | $44,355 | -9% | #135 of 172 | #104 | $28,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $44,212 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $35,111 | $44,100 | -14% | #315 of 345 | #304 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $24,851 | $41,900 | -21% | #427 of 476 | #414 | $28,375 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $34,073 | $41,782 | -17% | #163 of 177 | #160 | $23,063 |
| English Language and Literature | $23,923 | $41,158 | -15% | #482 of 576 | #436 | $27,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,368 | $40,780 | -14% | #630 of 680 | #609 | $26,115 |
| Music | $36,293 | — | — | — | — | $24,600 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where University of Akron Main Campus Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Room | $5,920 | |
| Board | $5,150 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,665 | $33,105 |
Financial Aid
97%
Receive Any Aid
42%
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Take Out Loans
$15,292
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,469 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,319 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,771 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,982 |
| $110,001+ | $19,698 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
474 grads/yr
Engineering, Other
233 grads/yr
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
219 grads/yr
Mechanical Engineering
159 grads/yr
Law
137 grads/yr
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
109 grads/yr
Psychology, General
83 grads/yr
Chemical Engineering
77 grads/yr
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
71 grads/yr
Social Work
70 grads/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
67 grads/yr
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
67 grads/yr
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
65 grads/yr
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
64 grads/yr
Biomedical Sciences, General
63 grads/yr
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
60 grads/yr
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
58 grads/yr
Surveying Technology/Surveying
56 grads/yr
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
51 grads/yr
Accounting
51 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Akron Main Campus's top programs commonly pursue.
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr
183,400 jobs
Architectural and engineering managers
$168k/yr
212,500 jobs
Engineers, all other
$118k/yr
158,800 jobs
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors
$110k/yr
23,800 jobs
Engineering teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr
50,300 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr
3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr
91,600 jobs
Aerospace engineers
$135k/yr
71,600 jobs
Student Demographics
13,518
Total Students
50%
Women
73%
Traditional Age (18-24)
9%
Off-Campus Renters
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
4%
Black
11%
Asian
4%
Two or More
5%
Non-Resident
4%
🏠 Living Arrangements
On Campus
66%
Off-Campus (Renters)
9%
With Family
26%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,149 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
38%
Hybrid (Some Online)
50%
Fully Online
12%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
73%
25-64 (Adult)
11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Akron Main Campus?
University of Akron Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 71%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Akron Main Campus?
Tuition at University of Akron Main Campus is
$10,399 for in-state students
and $14,839 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $15,292.
What is the graduation rate at University of Akron Main Campus?
The graduation rate at University of Akron Main Campus is 48%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Akron Main Campus a good school?
University of Akron Main Campus has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Akron Main Campus?
University of Akron Main Campus has a total enrollment of 13,518 students.
Most students (73%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of Akron Main Campus?
Yes! Approximately 9% of students at University of Akron Main Campus live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,149 students who need rental housing near campus.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology