Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Akron Main Campus is $12,799 for Ohio residents and $17,239 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.99% for Ohio residents and increased by 11.22% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of Akron Main Campus is $13,182 for Ohio residents and $19,173 for out-of-state students which is a 11.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.99% for Ohio residents and increased by 11.22% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,666 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 1.77% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs decreased by 0.68% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Ohio schools with tuition changes from last year at Ohio colleges tuition change page.
U of Akron Main Campus Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,427 $15,500$14,930
2023-2024$12,799$17,239$14,666
Change % 2023-20242.99%11.22%-1.77%
2024-2025$13,182$19,173$14,407
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Akron Main Campus - COA
University of Akron Main Campus - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Akron Main Campus - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,411 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $15,171 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Akron Main Campus is $9,768 for Ohio residents and $15,794 for out-of-state students which is a 4.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of Akron Main Campus has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $26,115 for in-state and $26,215 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Akron School of Law page.
U of Akron Main Campus Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,067 $14,573$14,930
2023-2024$9,411$15,171$14,666
Change % 2023-20243.79%4.10%-1.77%
2024-2025$9,768$15,794$14,407
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Akron Main Campus - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at U of Akron Main Campus. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $434 for Ohio residents and $611 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $459 for Ohio residents and $779 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$421$549
2023-2024$434$611
2024-2025$447$680
Graduate2022-2023$442$748
2023-2024$459$779
2024-2025$477$811
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Akron Main Campus - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Akron Main Campus - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Akron Main Campus and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Akron Main Campus and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Akron Main Campus$12,799$17,239
Ball State University$10,758$28,766
Western Michigan University$15,298$19,098
Ohio University-Main Campus$13,746$24,114
University at Buffalo$10,782$30,572
University of Toledo$12,377$21,737

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Akron Main Campus?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Akron Main Campus is $53,584 for Ohio residents and $67,651 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Akron Main Campus have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,034$13,272$13,515$13,763$53,584
Out-of-State$17,108$16,977$16,848$16,719$67,651
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,272$13,515$13,763$14,015$54,566
Out-of-State$16,977$16,848$16,719$16,591$67,135
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,515$13,763$14,015$14,272$55,566
Out-of-State$16,848$16,719$16,591$16,465$66,623
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,763$14,015$14,272$14,534$56,584
Out-of-State$16,719$16,591$16,465$16,339$66,115
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,015$14,272$14,534$14,800$57,621
Out-of-State$16,591$16,465$16,339$16,215$65,610

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $117,196 for Ohio residents and $131,262 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Akron Main Campus.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$28,912$29,165$29,371$29,582$117,196
Out-of-State$32,986$32,870$32,758$32,648$131,262
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$29,165$29,426$29,636$29,851$118,250
Out-of-State$32,870$32,758$32,648$32,543$130,819
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$29,426$29,693$29,908$30,127$119,332
Out-of-State$32,758$32,648$32,543$32,440$130,389
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,693$29,966$30,186$30,411$120,442
Out-of-State$32,648$32,543$32,440$32,342$129,973
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,966$30,248$30,472$30,702$121,582
Out-of-State$32,543$32,440$32,342$32,247$129,572

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 71% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $85,624 for Ohio residents and $99,690 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Akron Main Campus.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$21,019$21,272$21,478$21,689$85,624
Out-of-State$25,093$24,977$24,865$24,755$99,690
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$21,272$21,533$21,743$21,958$86,678
Out-of-State$24,977$24,865$24,755$24,650$99,247
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$21,533$21,800$22,015$22,234$87,760
Out-of-State$24,865$24,755$24,650$24,547$98,817
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$21,800$22,073$22,293$22,518$88,870
Out-of-State$24,755$24,650$24,547$24,449$98,401
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$22,073$22,355$22,579$22,809$90,010
Out-of-State$24,650$24,547$24,449$24,354$98,000

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Akron Main Campus.
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University of Akron Main Campus 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,799$1,200$14,666$17,239$1,200 $14,666
Graduate$9,411 $1,200$14,666$15,171 $1,200$14,666
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