HOW WILL YOU RISE?
At The University of Akron, you have better career opportunities and a brighter future. We're a community united around motivation and resilience. Find out how our campus, scholarships, degrees and career outcomes will set you up to lead the charge.
The application for 2021 enrollment opens on August 1. Sign up to receive an application reminder and admissions updates using the form.
"I am proud to be a Zip because many great things have happened to me at this school. This place made my dream come true. It’s my future alma mater, it’s awesome and well-respected. It’s everything."
— Shawnn Foster
"UA is a large university, but after visiting the campus and meeting professors and staff while getting to see students, I saw that The University of Akron gives specialized attention to each student like a small college."
— Jason Render Jr.
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19,000+
Enrollment
$32 MIL
Scholarships and awards offered annually
92%
Spring 2018 grads employed within 6 months
23
Average first-year class size
DOES THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON OFFER
THE DEGREE YOU WANT TO STUDY?
Highly ranked and in-demand majors, minors and certificates
so you can make your move
CAMPUS LIFE
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Organizations & Activities
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Recreation & Wellness Center
Student Union
Arts & Culture
Traditions
STUDENT HOUSING & DINING
Our residence halls, home to thousands of students, are among the best in Ohio.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
Eighty-one percent of our undergraduates receive some form of financial aid, and UA offers $32 million in scholarships and awards each year, including full-ride academic scholarships.
As an applicant, you'll automatically be considered for the Akron Guarantee Scholarship, which increases as you earn credits. And non-Ohio residents who qualify can earn the $3000 Akron Advantage Award.
Learn about all the financial aid resources available to you and how to weigh your options.
ADMISSIONS: HOW TO APPLY
Once the application opens on August 1, you can apply to UA using our application or the Common Application. In the meantime, gather the materials you'll need to include:
- Be ready to ask your high school counselor to send UA your official high school transcripts.
- If you take the SAT or ACT, mark that you want your scores sent to UA (or make sure your scores are noted on your transcript). Reach out to an admissions counselor regarding any testing updates due to COVID-19.
- No essay is required.