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HOME IS HERE

LIVE, LEARN, ACHIEVE, THRIVE —
DO IT ALL AT AKRON

AKRON IS AFFORDABLE

A student from Pennsylvania who attends the University of Akron

Do you live outside of Ohio and have a 3.00+ GPA? We have GREAT NEWS—

You automatically qualify for the Presidential Scholarship.

  • Annual award amounts range between $1,000 and $7,000.
  • No additional application is required.
  • Scholarship applies to non-resident surcharge.

NOTE – We review our scholarship programs annually. This information is for the academic year of fall 2022 and spring 2023.

Plus you can apply for additional scholarships.

Every year, UA students receive more than $260 million in financial assistance.

See additional UA scholarships

AKRON IS CLOSE TO HOME

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We are one hour from Cleveland, minutes from the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and closer than you think to your home.

Drive time to Akron from:

  • Charlotte, 7 hours
  • Detroit, 3 hours
  • Nashville, 7.5 hours
  • New York City, 7 hours
  • Pittsburgh, 2 hours
  • Philadephia, 6 hours
  • Toledo, 2 hours
  • Washington, D.C., 5.5 hours

STUDENT LIFE

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ADMISSIONS

We offer outstanding academics at an affordable price. Take the first step to becoming a Zip.

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MAJORS

Find what moves you. We offer 200+ degrees, many renowned for their excellence.

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HOME SWEET HOME

Check out our award-winning residence halls

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CAMPUS PULSE

Explore what student life is like on our amazing campus.

Akron has it all

With the attractions of a big city and the affordability of a small town, Akron has it all.

Our beautiful, green campus is embedded in the heart of Ohio’s fifth-largest city. Enjoy a vibrant downtown with museums, stores, restaurants, and music and sports venues.

Plus, we’re surrounded by thousands of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, giving you access to internships, co-ops and careers.

ASK US!

Text us your questions any time: 330-574-7727

or write to admissions@uakron.edu or call 330-972-7100.

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!

A student from Pennsylvania who attends the University of Akron