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The University of Akron

Akron, OH 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate83%
Acceptance Rate83%

The University of Akron Student Life

The University of Akron Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of Akron has several thriving Society of Women Engineers. In fact, more students participate in the Society of Women Engineers than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of Akron include Exercise Science Club, Women in Business, Muslim Student Association and Akron Chess Club.

The The University of Akron community comes together each year for Homecoming and Family Weekend, SpringFest and New Roo Weekend.

Does The University of Akron Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at The University of Akron.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 21%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,559
Number of Students Living On-Campus 2,081
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

The University of Akron offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most The University of Akron students live off campus. In 2023, 21% of undergrads at The University of Akron lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 79% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of Akron. There are 2,559 spots available in on-campus housing for all 11,365 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,081 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of Akron offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The University of Akron Athletics

At The University of Akron there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The University of Akron:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Bowling Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Lacrosse Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Riflery Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Soccer Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Swimming And Diving Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Tennis Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Table Tennis Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cross Country Running Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is The University of Akron Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The University of Akron is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The The University of Akron campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

The University of Akron offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to The University of Akron

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The University of Akron, take Ohio Turnpike I77 - I76 to Akron, OH. If you need to fly, book your flight to Akron-Canton airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Ohio you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore The University of Akron's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About The University of Akron

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The University of Akron Students

47%

Women

53%

Men

76%

Full Time

24%

Part Time

93%

In State

7%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

72%

12%

5%

4%

4%

2%

1%

0.13%

0.06%

Undergraduate Students

11,365

Graduate Students

2,100

Non-Resident / International Students

151

The University of Akron Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

13,465

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$10,097

Out-of-State

$13,170

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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