Akron, OH
Roughly 71 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 71%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,553 | 10,629 | 2,739 | 73% |
| 2020 | 14,553 | 10,629 | 2,767 | 73% |
| 2021 | 11,332 | 9,623 | 2,163 | 85% |
| 2022 | 12,061 | 10,126 | 2,108 | 84% |
| 2023 | 14,982 | 10,624 | 2,091 | 71% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,471 of 7,338 women and 5,153 of 7,644 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Akron Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 71% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 10,624 of 14,982 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 71 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
14,982 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,091 enrolled.
No. University of Akron Main Campus is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 71%.