Main Campus (undergraduate degree programs)
| Semester | Academic Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio resident | $4,960 | $9,920 |
| Nonresident surcharge | $4,266 * | $9,396 * |
| Transportation | $170 | $340 |
| Books and supplies | $450 | $900 |
Rates effective fall semester 2014.
Estimates are based on a full-time undergraduate course load of 12 to 16 credits per semester. Other fees may apply, depending on the program of study and the number of credit hours successfully completed. The tuition cost is based on full-time enrollment of 12-16 credit hours per semester. The cost for credit hours beyond 16 is an additional $359.09 per credit hour.
See details about tuition and fees.
Non-resident surcharge is $1 per credit hour for students enrolled in online degrees and/or certificates (online courses only)
* Surcharge reduction for out-of-state residents.
The University of Akron offers qualified, nonresident, first-time freshmen a significant reduction in the nonresident surcharge.
College of Applied Science and Technology (associate degree programs)
The estimates below are based on a full-time undergraduate course load of 12 to 16 credits per semester. Other miscellaneous fees are likely to apply.
| Semester | Academic Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio resident | $3,934.20 | $7.868.40 |
| Nonresident surcharge | $322.45 per credit hour | |
| Transportation | $170 | $340 |
| Books and supplies | $450 | $900 |
Rates effective fall semester 2014. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Residence Hall Rates
| Hall | Type | Cost for year |
| Bulger | Suite | $7,374 |
| Exchange Street | Shared Single occupancy | $9,442 |
| Apartment | $9,866 | |
| Honors Complex | Shared Single occupancy | $9,442 |
| Double occupancy | $7,858 | |
| Orr | Double occupancy | $7,020 |
| Quaker Square | Double occupancy | $7,374 |
| Triple occupancy | $7,374 | |
| Ritchie | Single occupancy | $7,374 |
| Sisler-McFawn | Single occupancy | $7,374 |
| Spanton | Double occupancy | $7,020 |
| Suite | $7,374 | |
| Spicer | Shared Single occupancy | $9,442 |
| Double occupancy | $7,858 | |
| Triple occupancy | $7,858 | |
| South Hall | Shared Single occupancy | $9,442 |
| Double occupancy | $7,858 |
Pricing is for academic year that begins in August 2014.
About our residence halls:
For many, an important part of college life is living on campus in a residence hall. It provides once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for friendships and activities. At UA, only a portion of the student body lives on campus, giving our resident students a taste of a small-college atmosphere.
We want your room to be a place where you feel at home, so each one is planned and furnished with that in mind. We have coed residence halls; double rooms and suites and high rises. There are even on-campus apartments. Although we can't guarantee students get their first choice in room locations, we certainly try our best to accommodate their wishes.
Freshmen outside of Summit, Portage, Stark, Medina and Wayne counties are required to live in the University residence halls their first year.
Resident Freshmen Dining Plans
| Traditional Dining Plans | Cost/semester | Cost/academic year |
|---|---|---|
| 12-meal plan | $1,714 | $3,428 |
| 15-meal plan | $1,779 | $3,558 |
| 19-meal plan | $1,974 | $3,948 |
| My Rob's dining Plan | ||
| Unlimited access to Rob's during regular hours | $1,836 | $3,672 |
These plans also include My Dining Dollars
My Dining Dollars can be used at on and off-campus locations.
| Traditional Dining Plan | My Dining Dollars |
|---|---|
| 12-meal plan | $50 |
| 15-meal plan | $75 |
| 19-meal plan | $100 |
Declining Balance Plans
For sophomores, juniors and seniors. These plans offer greater flexibility to use at numerous off-campus merchants.
| Blue Plan | Cost/semester | Cost/academic year |
|---|---|---|
| $300 in My Dining Dollars + 7 traditional meals per week | $1,424 | $2,848 |
| Gold Plan | ||
| $750 in My Dining Dollars + 10 traditional meals per week | $2,205 | $4,410 |
Non Resident Plans **
| Light Blue Dining Plan | Cost/semester | Cost/academic year |
|---|---|---|
| $250 in My Dining Dollars + 4 meals per week at any on-campus dining operation. (excludes national brands) | $680 | $1,360 |
| Light Gold Dining Plan | ||
| Choose any 5 meals per week at any on-campus dining operation + $150 My Dining Dollars. (excludes national brands) | $680 | $1,360 |
| Five Plan | ||
| Any 5 meals per week at Rob's Cafe | $512 | $1,024 |
** Available only to students living off-campus; residents of the Exchange Street Apartments with kitchens and the Townhouses; and faculty and staff.
Rates as of fall 2014.
About the plans
Here is a description of each plan:
Resident Dining Plans
Traditional Dining Plan —With this option, you will receive 19, 15, or 12 meals per week at Rob's Café. Rob’s Café offers all you-care-to-eat buffet-style service Monday through Friday (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and Saturday and Sunday (brunch and dinner). You may also use these plans at our Trackside Grille, Summit Bistro, Union Market, Climbing Rock Café, Ohio Burger Co., Zees Grille, and Zee’s Convenience Stores – a choice of meal equivalent options will be posted at each location equal to one meal swipe. You will also receive 5 guest passes per semester. Each plan will also come with dining dollars for the semester. 19T will receive $100, 15T will receive $75 and the 12T will receive $50 per semester.
Freshmen living on campus are required to purchase a traditional or Rob’s dining plan.
Robs Plan —With this option, you will receive unlimited access to Rob's Café or Robs 2 Go as many times as you want during the hours of operation. You will also receive 5 guest passes per semester and $25 in Dining Dollars for the semester. This plan offers the flexibility and exceptional value for students that have hectic schedules, need a snack between classes, or want to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating several small meals per day.
Declining Plans
Blue Plan —With this option, you will receive My Dining Dollars and traditional meals for flexible, affordable dining. Receive $300 in My Dining Dollars per semester ($150 at the start of the semester and $150 at 8th week) plus 7 meals per week at Robs Café. You may also use these meals at Trackside Grille, Summit Bistro, Union Market, Climbing Rock Café, Ohio Burger Co., Zees Grille, and Zee’s Convenience Stores – a choice of meal equivalent options will be posted at each location equal to one meal swipe. The Blue plan will offer a roll over option to the spring semester, and up to $100 will roll over to your spring dining plan. Depending on your dining plan choice, you will see this roll over in the way of a credit to your semester charge (blue plan) or dining dollars remain on your Zip Card (other plans). You must purchase a spring dining plan for the dining dollars from the Blue plan to roll over. All unused dining dollars will expire at the end of each academic year. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are required to purchase either a Resident Dining Plan or Flex plan.
Gold Plan —With this option, you will receive $750 in My Dining Dollars per semester ($375 at start of semester and $375 at 8th week) plus 10 meals per week at Robs Café. You may also use these meals at Trackside Grille, Summit Bistro, Union Market, Climbing Rock Café, Ohio Burger Co., Zees Grille, and Zee’s Convenience Stores – a choice of meal equivalent options will be posted at each location equal to one meal swipe. The Gold plan will offer a roll over option to the spring semester with up to $200 rolling over to your spring dining plan. Depending on your spring dining plan choice, you will see this roll over in the way of a credit to your spring charge (gold plan) or dining dollars remain on your Zip Card (other plans). You must purchase a spring dining plan for the dining dollars from the Gold plan to roll over. All unused dining dollars will expire at the end of each academic year. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are required to purchase either a Resident Dining Plan or Flex plan.
Non-Resident Plans
Light Blue Plan —With this option, you may receive all the same benefits of the Blue Plan only with fewer meals and My Dining Dollars. Receive $250 in My Dining Dollars per semester plus 4 meals per week at Robs Café. You may also use these meals at Trackside Grille, Summit Bistro, Union Market, Climbing Rock Café, Ohio Burger Co., Zees Grille, and Zee’s Convenience Stores – a choice of meal equivalent options will be posted at each location equal to one meal swipe. This plan is available to purchase for summer dining, for resident and non-resident students.
Light Gold Plan —With this option, you will receive $150 in My Dining Dollars plus 5 meals per week at Rob’s Café. You may also use these meals at Trackside Grille, Summit Bistro, Union Market, Climbing Rock Café, Ohio Burger Co., Zees Grille, and Zee’s Convenience Stores – a choice of meal equivalent options will be posted at each location equal to one meal swipe.
Five Plan —With this option, you will receive 5 meals per week at Rob’s Café. You may also use these meals at Trackside Grille, Summit Bistro, Union Market, Climbing Rock Café, Ohio Burger Co., Zees Grille, and Zee’s Convenience Stores – a choice of meal equivalent options will be posted at each location equal to one meal swipe.
My Dining Dollars offer great flexibility. They can also be used at any on-campus eatery and at our Zee's Convenience Stores. They can also be used at any off-campus eatery that accepts the Zip Card.
What if I want to change my dining plan? If you find that the dining plan you selected is not working with your schedule or eating habits you may go on line and into My Akron any time during the first 4 weeks of the semester, click the Dining Services change / cancel icon to complete the form. Any changes thereafter can ONLY be upgrades. Dining plan changes are updated on a weekly basis. Each student is limited to two changes per semester.
Can I bring a guest to the dining hall? Traditional or My Rob's dining plan will have 5 guest passes attached to their plans per semester. These passes may be used at Rob’s Café and Trackside Grille. When entering these locations, you will swipe for yourself, and then again for your guest. Your Zip Card will keep track of these passes.
Have questions? Call UA's Dining Services at 330-972-7185 during normal business hours.