Cost of attendance (COA)
For the 2019-20 academic year (Summer 2019, Fall 2019, and Spring 2020)
RELATED: Cost of attendance for the 2018-19 academic year
Determining your cost of college
Your financial aid award (scholarships, grants, work-study and loans) is based on your estimated cost of attendance. To reduce your University of Akron tuition, your financial aid award is determined by your:
- housing status,
- enrollment status,
- FAFSA dependency status,
- and program of enrollment (e.g., Main Campus vs. Wayne, etc.).
We encourage you to research your estimated cost of college, bachelor’s degree, or graduate school so you can plan for the future. Your final cost includes financial aid, which helps reduce The University of Akron’s tuition. Find out what students like you pay on average, below.
The scenarios: The tables below show estimated/average academic year costs for students enrolled at varying degrees of enrollment status, housing status, student type, and campus location.
Actual expenses will vary due to housing choice and other factors. The total amount of financial aid offered may be more than what you need to pay your bill.
Worksheets: To help you determine your expenses and how much financial aid you will need, we have created financing worksheets for you.
Ohio residents who first enrolled in the Summer 2019 term or later as full-time, bachelor's degree-seeking students.
With Parents (commuter)
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
11,906
|
10,880
|
7,906
|
4,900
|
Room and Board
|
6,148
|
6,148
|
6,148
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,466
|
1,466
|
1,466
|
0
|
Total Ohio Resident (guarantee cohort)
|
22,120
|
20,844
|
17,620
|
5,150
|
On-Campus
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
11,906
|
10,880
|
7,906
|
4,900
|
Room and Board
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,000
|
1,000
|
1,000
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
0
|
Total Ohio Resident (guarantee cohort)
|
27,722
|
26,446
|
23,222
|
5,150
|
Off-Campus (non-UA housing)
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
11,906
|
10,880
|
7,906
|
4,900
|
Room and Board
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
0
|
Total Ohio Resident (guarantee cohort)
|
28,322
|
27,046
|
23,822
|
5,150
|
Non-Ohio residents who first enrolled in the Summer 2018 term or later.
With Parents (commuter)
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
15,500
|
11,626
|
7,750
|
3,876
|
Estimated Direct Loan Fees
|
60
|
60
|
60
|
0
|
Room and Board
|
6,148
|
6,148
|
6,148
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,466
|
1,466
|
1,466
|
0
|
Total Non-Ohio Resident (flat rate cohort)
|
25,774
|
21,650
|
17,524
|
4,126
|
On-Campus
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
15,500
|
11,626
|
7,750
|
3,876
|
Estimated Direct Loan Fees
|
60
|
60
|
60
|
0
|
Room and Board
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,000
|
1,000
|
1,000
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
0
|
Total Non-Ohio Resident (flat rate cohort)
|
31,376
|
27,252
|
23,126
|
4,126
|
Off-Campus (non-UA housing)
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
15,500
|
11,626
|
7,750
|
3,876
|
Estimated Direct Loan Fees
|
60
|
60
|
60
|
0
|
Room and Board
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
0
|
Total Non-Ohio Resident (flat rate cohort)
|
31,976
|
27,852
|
23,726
|
4,126
|
Ohio residents
With Parents (commuter)
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
6,904
|
6,182
|
4,506
|
2,796
|
Room and Board
|
6,148
|
6,148
|
6,148
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,466
|
1,466
|
1,466
|
0
|
Total Ohio Resident
|
17,118
|
16,146
|
14,220
|
3,046
|
Off-Campus (non-UA housing)
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
6,904
|
6,182
|
4,506
|
2,796
|
Room and Board
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
0
|
Total Ohio Resident
|
23,320
|
22,348
|
20,422
|
3,046
|
Ohio residents
With Parents (commuter)
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
9,102
|
8,204
|
6,072
|
3,556
|
Room and Board
|
6,148
|
6,148
|
6,148
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,466
|
1,466
|
1,466
|
0
|
Total Ohio Resident
|
19,316
|
18,168
|
15,786
|
3,806
|
On-Campus
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
9,102
|
8,204
|
6,072
|
3,556
|
Room and Board
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,000
|
1,000
|
1,000
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
0
|
Total Ohio Resident
|
24,918
|
23,770
|
21,388
|
3,806
|
Off-Campus (non-UA housing)
|
Full Time
12 or more credits
|
3/4 Time
9-11 credits
|
1/2 Time
6-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-5 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
9,102
|
8,204
|
6,072
|
3,556
|
Room and Board
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
1,520
|
0
|
Total Ohio Resident
|
25,518
|
24,370
|
21,988
|
3,806
|
All Graduate Students
|
Full Time
9 or more credits
|
1/2 Time
4.5-8 credits
|
Less Than 1/2 Time
1-4 credits
|
Tuition and Fees
|
16,884
|
8,898
|
4,194
|
Room and Board
|
12,296
|
12,296
|
0
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
500
|
250
|
Transportation
|
1,600
|
1,600
|
0
|
Personal Expenses
|
3,000
|
3,000
|
0
|
Total Ohio Resident
|
34,780
|
26,294
|
4,444
|
Non-Resident Charge
|
9,788
|
4,894
|
2,448
|
Total Non-Ohio Resident
|
44,568
|
31,188
|
6,892
|
All Law Students
|
Full Time
|
Part Time
|
Tuition and Fees
|
24,434
|
15,040
|
Room and Board
|
11,524
|
11,524
|
Books and Supplies
|
1,000
|
750
|
Transportation
|
1,000
|
750
|
Personal Expenses
|
3,000
|
3,000
|
Total Ohio Resident
|
40,958
|
31,064
|
Non-Resident Charge
|
100
|
100
|
Total Non-Ohio Resident
|
41,058
|
31,164
|