University of Akron Main Campus (UA)

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UA can be found in Akron, OH, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. UA enrolls nearly 28,000 students per year.

An ACT or SAT exam may be required before applying to this institution. Scores within the range of 920 (25th percentile) - 1200 (75th percentile) on the SAT and between 18 (25th percentile) - 25 (75th percentile) for the ACT exam is usually submitted among applicants admitted to University of Akron Main Campus. We were able to estimate the University of Akron Main Campus (UA) average GPA (2.89 - 3.33) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected University of Akron Main Campus (UA) acceptance rate 2015 is estimated to be 62%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at uakron.edu.

Overall University of Akron Main Campus (UA) Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013

96.5%

The overall acceptance rate for University of Akron Main Campus was reported as 96.5% in Fall 2013 with over 10,600 college applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • UA ACT Scores: 18 - 25
  • UA Average GPA: 2.89 - 3.33

How Hard Is It to Get into University of Akron Main Campus?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into University of Akron Main Campus, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

How Does University of Akron Main Campus (UA) Compare?

96.5%
This School
55.5%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for UA is seventy-four percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Kent State University at Kent83.0%
Case Western Reserve University41.9%
Cleveland State University62.9%
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus56.1%
Carnegie Mellon University25.5%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants10,57547.8%52.2%
Admitted10,20447.6%52.4%
Enrolled3,81252.8%47.2%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to University of Akron Main Campus (UA) (Fall 2013)

ACT®Score Range
English17 - 26
Math17 - 25
Composite Score18 - 25
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School Details

Address

302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325-4702

Phone

(330) 972-7111

Website

School Code

#003123

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