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$13,135
per year
In-State Tuition
84%
Acceptance Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
University of Akron is an educational institution in Akron, OH. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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32 of 32 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Engineering
Real Estate & Construction
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Substance Abuse Counseling
Education
Digital Media & Content
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
5
Men’s teams
8
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(1)
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Other Sports(1)
Rifle
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All applicants are considered for merit scholarships based on GPA and curriculum; amounts are not published. Williams Honors College students can also earn $1,500-$2,000 a year.
For students entering 2026-2027
Williams Honors College Scholarship
Competitive$1,500–$2,000 per year
Renewable: Cumulative GPA of 3.25 after one year, 3.30 after two years, 3.40 after three years; at least 12 credits in a bachelor's program
Apply to the Williams Honors College after admission to UA by April 1; no separate scholarship application.
Open to students admitted to the Honors College. A 3.6 GPA and an ACT or SAT score are required to be considered; no minimum score is published. Awarded on top of other academic scholarships.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$10,413
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$46,600
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
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Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 64 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 63 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Akron, Ohio
Summit County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
128 career paths
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