2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$17,443

Net Price

85%

Admitted

22%

Enrolled

60%

Graduation Rate

17/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Akron Main Campus

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 14,498. In 2021, there were 370 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #21 in Ohio and ranks #598 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

370

Total Enrollment

14,498

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for University of Akron Main Campus

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#21

Ohio Rank

Combining ranking factors for 61 schools that offer psychology degrees in Ohio, University of Akron Main Campus ranks #21.

#598

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Akron Main Campus ranks #598.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Akron Main Campus offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Medical Social Work. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSPG CERTMAPhD
Counseling and Applied Psychology1711
Counseling Psychology68
General Psychology106
Industrial Organizational Psychology113
Marriage and Family Therapy146
Medical Social Work11
Mental Health Counseling30
Social Work7770
Total Graduates1831114828
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Counseling Psychology (COPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs Counseling Center

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 11,332 students applied to the University of Akron Main Campus. The university admitted 85% and 22% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Ohio universities is 7,886. On average, all Ohio institutions admit 73% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Akron Main Campus students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 69%. Compared to all Ohio four or more years colleges, the percentage is 68%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Akron Main Campus is 60%, compared to 50% for all Ohio universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 25%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UA to Ohio Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Akron Main Campus to the average of all Ohio four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UA

11,332

Applicants

85%

Percent Admitted

22%

Percent Enrolled

69%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

60%

Graduation Rate

OH Colleges

7,886

Applicants

73%

Percent Admitted

21%

Percent Enrolled

68%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 470 or 43% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 625 or 57% part-time faculty members employed at University of Akron Main Campus. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 470 or 43%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UA

17 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

43%

Percent Full-Time

57%

Percent Part-Time

43%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

OH Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

46%

Percent Full-Time

54%

Percent Part-Time

45%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Akron Main Campus the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $9,595, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,610 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,326.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Akron Main Campus in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Akron Main Campus2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$10,424
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,520
Total Living Expenses$12,944
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$9,595
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,000
Total Undergraduate Expenses$23,539
In-State, Graduate Tuition$10,610
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,326
Total Graduate Expenses$11,936
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Akron Main Campus is $17,443. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Akron Main Campus presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$14,420$19,490
$30,001 – $48,000$15,510$20,198
$48,001 – $75,000$18,860$22,975
$75,001 – $110,000$20,778$24,697
$110,001 and more$20,842$24,958
US Department of Education

Compare University of Akron Main Campus to all Ohio universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UA

$23,539

Cost to Attend

$7,670

Average Financial Aid

96%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,443

Net Price

OH Colleges

$33,864

Cost to Attend

$13,303

Average Financial Aid

92%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,137

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 2,198 or 96%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 9,465 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,670.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid9,465$7,670
Pell Grants4,021$4,883
Federal Student Loans5,250$6,080
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Akron Main Campus to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UA

9,465

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

4,021

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

5,250

Federal Student Loans

28%

Federal Student Loans

OH Colleges

3,067

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

1,168

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,802

Federal Student Loans

30%

Federal Student Loans

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