University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, Ohio · Public
University of Akron Main Campus admitted 77% of 13,503 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 960–1200 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 53% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Akron Main Campus
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Application deadlines
University of Akron Main Campus’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Akron Main Campus’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of Akron Main Campus doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How University of Akron Main Campus rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
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Considered
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.47 GPA. 29% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $28,665 in-state and $33,105 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $15,292 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Akron Main Campus’s acceptance rate?
University of Akron Main Campus admitted 77% of applicants: 10,427 of 13,503 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Akron Main Campus’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Akron Main Campus?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 960 to 1200, with a median around 1080. A score at or above 1080 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Akron Main Campus’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
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