Affordability and scholarships
Scholarships
The true cost of attending UA is often lower because we award more than $250 million in aid annually, including the new Presidential Scholarship.
For out-of-state students
Akron is affordable: Non-Ohio residents with a 3.0+ GPA are eligible for scholarships to further reduce undergraduate tuition costs.
Tuition freeze for four years
The University of Akron tuition freeze helps you plan for and predict the cost of a four-year college education. Our Tuition Guarantee Program is designed for full-time, bachelor’s-degree seeking students from Ohio.
The program provides fixed tuition, select fees, and room-and-board rates for the incoming class for four years.
DETAILS: Tuition Guarantee Program eligibility, summer start and exceptions
Bachelor's degree estimates
Akron offers one of the best values in higher education in Ohio. The table reflects estimated rates before scholarships for two semesters (fall and spring) for in-state tuition and out-of-state tuition. It is based on 16 credit hours per semester.
See a second table lower on this page for associate degree estimates.
| Ohio residents | Non-Ohio residents | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,880 | $15,500 * |
| Room & board | $11,220 ** | $11,220 ** |
| Total | $23,100 | $26,720 |
Rates effective fall semester 2022. Undergraduate tuition and fees are subject to change.
* We have two scholarship programs for out-of-state students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or better. Akron is affordable.
** The University offers many housing and dining options. The room-and-board charges are estimated using mid-range costs for housing and the most popular meal plan (board), providing two meals a day. See housing and dining options.
Non-resident surcharge is $50 per semester for students enrolled in online degrees and/or certificates (online courses only).
Associate degree estimates
The in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee estimates below are based on a full-time undergraduate course load of 12 to 18 credits per semester. Other miscellaneous fees are likely to apply. See details.
| Semester | Academic year | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio resident | $3,934.20 | $7.868.40 |
| Nonresident surcharge | $322.45 per credit hour | |
| Transportation | $175 | $350 |
| Books and supplies | $450 | $900 |
Rates effective fall semester 2022. Undergraduate tuition and fees are subject to change.