More selective than 74% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 72% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Akron Main Campus over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Akron Main Campus SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Akron Main Campus is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 460 | 600 |
| SAT math | 440 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 900 | 1190 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Akron Main Campus admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 60% | 460–600 | 440–590 | 17–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 480–590 | 470–600 | 18–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Akron Main Campus compared with other Ohio colleges?
University of Akron Main Campus has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | 58% | 75% | $23,589 |
| 14 | The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | 59% | 56% | $18,378 |
| 15 | Mount St. Joseph University | 59% | 56% | $16,530 |
| 16 | The College of Wooster | 60% | 74% | $23,458 |
| 17 | University of Akron Main Campus | 60% | 52% | $13,946 |
| 18 | Ohio State University | 61% | 88% | $17,339 |
| 19 | Cleveland Institute of Art | 61% | 58% | $29,208 |
| 20 | Cedarville University | 65% | 73% | $24,468 |
| 21 | University of Dayton | 65% | 80% | $29,533 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Akron Main Campus
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Akron Main Campus admissions questions
What is the University of Akron Main Campus acceptance rate?
University of Akron Main Campus accepts 60% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,624 of 14,982 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Akron Main Campus require the SAT or ACT?
University of Akron Main Campus considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 72% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Akron Main Campus?
The middle 50% of University of Akron Main Campus enrolled first-year students scored 900–1190 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Akron Main Campus?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,091 of 10,624).
Is University of Akron Main Campus getting harder to get into?
University of Akron Main Campus accepted 60% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Akron Main Campus overview