Look beyond the university name
The University of Akron is a public research university in Akron, Ohio, United States. It is part of the University System of Ohio. As a STEM-focused institution, it focuses on industries such as polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
| Location | Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 16,094 |
| Faculty & staff | 2,514 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 35,855 |
| Total citations | 2,119,498 |
| President | Robert J. Nemer |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of Akron?
Academics Academic rankings National U.S. News & World Report 373 (tie) Washington Monthly 423 WSJ /College Pulse > 600 Global ARWU Not Ranked U.S. News & World Report 1226 (tie) The University of Akron offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, ranging from certificate to doctoral programs. Bierce Library is the main campus library, named for Lucius V. Bierce , an American Civil War -era General whose personal library constituted the first collection of the University Libraries. Thomas Performing Arts Hall The University of Akron comprises the following colleges, schools, and campuses: Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences College of Business College of Engineering and Polymer Science College of Health and Human Sciences The Graduate School School of Law Williams Honors College Wayne College The university offers about 200 undergraduate majors. In conjunction with the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), the university offers an Early Assurance Pathway to the NEOMED MD program. The University of Akron is also the first and only university in the nation to offer a baccalaureate program in corrosion engineering .
Research strengths (by indexed output): Polymer crystallization and properties, Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization, Rheology and Fluid Dynamics Studies, biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, Material Dynamics and Properties.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
Official source: Official website ↗
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Know your admission route
Undergraduate admissions Undergraduate admissions statistics 2023 entering class Change vs. 2018 Admit rate 70.91% ( −1.98) Yield rate 19.68% ( −5.71) Test scores middle 50% SAT Total 960–1190 (among 20% of FTFs ) ACT Composite 18–25 (among 72% of FTFs ) High school GPA Average 3.49 Admission to the University of Akron is classified as "inclusive" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education . The Princeton Review gives Akron an "Admissions Selectivity Rating" of 75 out of 99. The college extends offers of admission after holistic review that includes examination of academic rigor, performance and admissions test scores. Of all matriculating students, the average high school GPA is 3.49. The interquartile range for SAT scores in math and reading are 470-600 and 480-590 respectively, while the range for ACT scores is 18–25.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at University of Akron
According to OpenAlex, University of Akron has 35,855 indexed research works with 2,119,498 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Debmalya Mukherjee — 15,106 citations
- Darrell H. Reneker — 14,085 citations
- Kuanping Gong — 7,209 citations
- Feng Du — 7,209 citations
- Zhenhai Xia — 7,209 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads University of Akron?
The current President is Robert J. Nemer.
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Campus & student life
Student life Student body composition as of November 22, 2024 Race and ethnicity Total White 72% Black 12% Other 7% Hispanic 4% Asian 4% Foreign national 2% Economic diversity Low-income 33% Affluent 67% The University of Akron has more than twenty fraternities and sororities. The Ohio Epsilon chapter of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, founded in 1875, is the oldest continuous Greek-letter organization on campus. The Lone Star Fraternity claimed to be the oldest local fraternity in the United States, founded in 1882 with only one chapter. The organization suspended operation in 2021 due to reports of hazing. The Beta Tau chapter of Alpha Delta Pi was founded on the University of Akron's campus as "Sigma Delta Theta" in 1920 and at the time it was the oldest local sorority on campus. Sigma Delta Theta later became the Beta Tau chapter of Alpha Delta Pi in 1938.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
Contact University of Akron
Official website: http://www.uakron.edu/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Akron founded?
University of Akron was founded in 1870.
How many students attend?
Approximately 16,094 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Robert J. Nemer.