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The University of Akron
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into The University of Akron, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

60
%
Acceptance rate
3.33
Average High School GPA
1043
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into The University of Akron?

60%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Akron accepted 60% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 17,947 people applied and 10,755 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
5736 / 9071 (63%)
Men
4962 / 8876 (56%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at The University of Akron:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at The University of Akron, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into The University of Akron by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Akron considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into The University of Akron?

3.33
Average High School GPA
1043
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended The University of Akron as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.33. 26% of freshmen who attended Akron were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
23%
3.75-3.99
16%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
18%
2.00-2.49
8%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

20%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

72%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
440
Math Mean
514
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
Verbal Mean
529
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
910
Composite Mean
1043
75th Percentile
1190

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to The University of Akron. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification
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