Tuition & scholarships for international students
Tuition and personal costs
Estimated annual expenses:
| Tuition & fees | $16,000 |
| On-campus room & board * | $11,220 (see source) |
| Health insurance | $1,100 |
| Books | $1,000 |
| Total | $29,320 |
* 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.
If you bring dependents [spouse and/or child(ren)], add $3,315 per dependent to the total.
Residency: In general, international students are considered out-of-state residents for their entire college career. If you are an international student with certain special situations, please visit in-state residency for more information.
Scholarships
In addition to our already very affordable cost of attendance, The University of Akron offers a variety of scholarship packages for international students to help them pursue their education.
For new freshman only, the following three scholarships are available:
To be considered for scholarships, all students must provide official ACT or SAT scores as part of the application.
Akron Guarantee Scholarship
The Akron Guarantee Scholarship (AGS) is awarded at levels between $1,000 and $7,500 in the first year. What makes the AGS unique is that it increases in value at 30, 60 and 90 credits earned. Learn more.
Akron Advantage
Akron Advantage is a tuition surcharge waiver.
Out-of-state recipients of the Akron Guarantee Scholarship (both international students and out-of-state American students) will automatically receive an annual $3,000 tuition surcharge waiver. So if you receive the minimum $1000 Akron Guarantee Scholarship in the first year, you will save $20,000 in total cost of attendance in four years. If you receive the maximum $7,500 in the first year, you will save $46,000 in total cost of attendance in four years.
- There is no separate application.
Akron International Scholars Award
The Akron International Scholars Award (AISA) is a full tuition, room and board scholarship awarded to ONE new international freshman who demonstrates outstanding academic performance and significant financial need. The AISA is awarded to a new incoming applicant each fall semester and is renewable for four years.
The Akron International Scholars Award for fall 2021 will open in winter 2020.
Akron Guarantee Scholarship
The Akron Guarantee Scholarship is also available for international transfer students with a different initial amount. Your initial award will be determined by your college GPA. Then at the end of the academic year, your progress will be evaluated to determine an increase in your scholarship.
Deadlines
If you transfer from U.S. university or college:
| When do you want to start? | Submit your application by: | Submit your transcript, application fee and all required items by: |
|
Spring semester |
Nov 15 | Dec 1 |
| Summer (June) |
April 15 | May 1 |
| Fall semester (August) |
June 15 | July 1 |
If you transfer from a foreign university or college:
| When do you want to start? | Submit your application, application fee and all required items by: |
| Spring semester (January) |
Oct 1 |
| Summer (June) |
March1 |
| Fall semester (August) |
May 1 |
Questions?
Contact us with any questions about the scholarships for international students.
International Recruitment
Call: +1 330-972-4930
Email: intlrecruit@uakron.edu