Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of University of Akron Main Campus is 82.87% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.78%. 5,771 men and 6,511 women applied to U of Akron Main Campus and 4,747 men and 5,431 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,125 men and 990 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of Akron Main Campus.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 12,282 | 5,771 | 6,511 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 10,178 | 4,747 | 5,431 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,115 | 1,125 | 990 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.87% | 82.26% | 83.41% | - | - |
| Yield | 20.78% | 23.70% | 18.23% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 374 students (18% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,623 students (77%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of Akron Main Campus.
The median SAT score is 1,090 with 540 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 620 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 18 at U of Akron Main Campus. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Akron Main Campus are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 980 | 1090 | 1230 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 540 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 16 | 21 | 24 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,115 first-year students enrolled in U of Akron Main Campus. The proportion of full-time students is 97.78% and part-time students is 2.22%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 53.19% and women students is 46.81%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at U of Akron Main Campus.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,115 | 1,125 | 990 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 2,068 | 1,103 | 965 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 47 | 22 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
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 reqired, but considered in admission process at U of Akron Main Campus. The english proficiency test is reqired .
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 .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of University of Akron Main Campus. The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of Akron Main Campus.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Admission Information | www.uakron.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.uakron.edu/admissions/undergraduate/admission_procedures/index.dot |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, 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) |