University of Akron Main Campus Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UAkron to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Akron Main Campus (UAkron)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UAkron's acceptance rate is 59.67% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 18,025 students applied and 10,755 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into UAkron is not low.

To apply to UAkron, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UAkron's acceptance rate is 59.67% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.29%. 8,876 men and 9,071 women applied to UAkron and 4,962 men and 5,736 women students were accepted.

50 applicants who has another gender applied and 36 were accepted.21 accepted students' gender is unknown.

Among them, 1,014 men and 937 women were enrolled in UAkron. You can explore the UAkron's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UAkron
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants18,0258,8769,0715028
Admitted10,7554,9625,7363621
Enrolled1,9671,014937016
Acceptance Rate 59.67%55.90%63.23%72.00%75.00%
Yield 18.29%20.44%16.34%0.00%76.19%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Akron Main Campus 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 267 students (14% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 1,267 students (64% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at UAkron.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,040, including 530 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 510 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 600 and the 25th percentile is 460. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 590 and the 25th percentile is 440.

The median ACT composite score is 21, with a 75th percentile score of 25 and a 25th percentile score of 17 at UAkron. The median ACT Math score is 20 and the median ACT English score is 20.

How competitive is UAkron's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at University of Akron Main Campus are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,131, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at UAkron
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total9001,0401,190
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing460530600
SAT Math440510590
ACT Composite172125
ACT Math162025
ACT English152024

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Akron Main Campus 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,967 first-year students enrolled in UAkron. The proportion of full-time students is 96.70% and part-time students is 3.30%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 51.55% and women students is 47.64%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UAkron.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UAkron
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,9671,014937016
Full-time1,902979907016
Part-time65353000

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at UAkron. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Akron Main Campus.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UAkron Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UAkron:

  • Open Admission Policy: No
  • Undergraduate Application Fees: -
  • Graduate Application Fees: -
  • Admission Information: www.uakron.edu/admissions/
  • Online Application: www.uakron.edu/admissions/apply.dot
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Course for High School Students: Not Offered
  • Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
  • Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

UAkron Admission Frequently Asked Questions

UAkron is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 59.67%.
UAkron recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to UAkron is 1,040, and the average ACT score is 21. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
UAkron recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.
UAkron recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.
UAkron does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, UAkron requires applicants to submit high school GPA as part of the admission process.
Yes, UAkron requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for UAkron are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.

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