University of Akron, OH
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
97%
Tuition
In-state: $10,662
Out-of-state: $20,496
Eligibility For Public Schools
Out of state
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#231-#300 in National Universities
Scholarships
Akron Advantage Gold Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
Up to $9,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
AKRON ADVANTAGE GOLD AWARD
Applicant must be an out-of-state resident who is a first-time, full-time freshman or transfer student who meets two of the following criteria: minimum 3.5 GPA (3.25 transfer GPA); rank in top 10% of secondary school class; or minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1200 (composite ACT score of 27).
Akron Public Schools' Innovation Generation Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Akron Public Schools' Innovation Generation Scholarship
In a unique partnership, the Akron Public Schools and The University of Akron will offer a scholarship opportunity to qualified APS seniors to earn a bachelor's degree. Learn more about the scholarship.
Choose Ohio First Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Up to $5,200
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program at The University of Akron
The goal of the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program (COFSP) is to produce around 800 additional graduates in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields at The University of Akron.
STEM scholars are pursing degrees in engineering, medicine, science, dentistry, pharmacy, computer design, veterinary science, and related fields. Anyone interested in teaching a STEM discipline also qualifies.
ALL STEM Scholars receive a scholarship of up to $5,200 per academic year.
Akron Advantage Blue Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,900
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1000
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
17-22
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
AKRON ADVANTAGE BLUE AWARD
Applicant must be an out-of-state student. Minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1000 (composite ACT score of 21) required.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,500-$4,500
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1020
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Presidential Scholarship - General institutional scholarships, which range from $2,500 to $8,000, are awarded to new incoming freshmen. GPA and Test requirement:
Minimum 3.0 high school GPA if the student receives a minimum composite ACT score of 21 OR a minimum SAT score of 1060 (combined critical reading and math score on SAT taken on or after March 1, 2016)
-OR-
Minimum 3.5 high school GPA if the student receives a minimum composite ACT score of 20 OR minimum SAT score of 1020 (combined critical reading and math score on SAT taken on or after March 1, 2016)
Private/Named Scholarships (including Endowed Scholarships)
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Private/named scholarships (including endowed scholarships) are funded by external donors and are awarded to students who meet criteria established by the donors. These criteria may include demonstrated history of leadership, community service, financial need and/or other personal factors. These scholarships are not automatically renewed. An application is required each year for consideration.
ROTC Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
ROTC Scholarships - ROTC is an elective course. In it, you'll learn about the tools and training needed to succeed in any competitive environment, and ROTC can help pay your tuition.
Scholarship For Excellence
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000 - $8,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1020
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Scholarship for Excellence - General institutional scholarships, which range from $2,500 to $8,000, are awarded to new incoming freshmen. GPA and Test requirement:
Minimum 3.0 high school GPA if the student receives a minimum composite ACT score of 21 OR a minimum SAT score of 1060 (combined critical reading and math score on SAT taken on or after March 1, 2016)
-OR-
Minimum 3.5 high school GPA if the student receives a minimum composite ACT score of 20 OR minimum SAT score of 1020 (combined critical reading and math score on SAT taken on or after March 1, 2016)
Student Success Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500-$3,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1020
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Student Success Scholarship - General institutional scholarships, which range from $2,500 to $8,000, are awarded to new incoming freshmen. GPA and Test requirement:
Minimum 3.0 high school GPA if the student receives a minimum composite ACT score of 21 OR a minimum SAT score of 1060 (combined critical reading and math score on SAT taken on or after March 1, 2016)
-OR-
Minimum 3.5 high school GPA if the student receives a minimum composite ACT score of 20 OR minimum SAT score of 1020 (combined critical reading and math score on SAT taken on or after March 1, 2016)
Underrepresented Students Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1020
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Underrepresented Students Scholarship
Scholarships of up to $3,500 may be awarded to entering freshmen, historically underrepresented, based on the criteria listed below. Recipients must be degree seeking and have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or minimum composite ACT score of 20 or minimum SAT score of 1020 (total score on SAT taken on or after March 1, 2016) or minimum SAT score of 950 (combined critical reading and math score on SAT taken before March 1, 2016).
Various Scholarships From Butchel College Of Arts And Sciences
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Various Scholarships from Butchel College of Arts and Sciences
Various Scholarships From College Of Business Administration
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Various Scholarships from College of Business Administration
Various Scholarships From College Of Engineering
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Various Scholarships from College of Engineering
Various Scholarships From School Of Nursing
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Various Scholarships from School of Nursing
Williams Honors College Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1210
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Williams Honors College Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission to The University of Akron. GPA requirement: Minimum 3.50
Test requirement: Minimum 27 ACT with 20 English/22 Math or minimum 1210 SAT Reading and Math with 470 Reading/510 Math (if taken before March 1, 2016) or minimum 1280 SAT Reading and Math with 530/Reading/540 Math (if taken after March 1, 2016)
The Myers School Of Art
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 450-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 440-580 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
The Myers School of Art offers generous support for ambitious, talented, and academically strong art students. We offer scholarships and grants to support your tuition, to help fund ambitious art projects, or to assist with the expense of art-related travel.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533