Published cost of attendance is $26,284. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,413, middle-income families pay around $13,519, higher-income families pay approximately $20,226.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $26,284 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,815 |
| Room and Board | $11,904 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,338 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,946 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,413 |
| $30–48k | $10,131 |
| $48–75k | $13,519 |
| $75–110k | $17,800 |
| $110k+ | $20,226 |
Published cost of attendance is $26,284. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,413, middle-income families pay around $13,519, higher-income families pay approximately $20,226. Azimuth ranks University of Akron Main Campus #414 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 71.0 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,809, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Akron Main Campus earn median 4-year earnings of $62,809, placing University of Akron Main Campus in the 62.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,785 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 65.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Akron Main Campus #641 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 191 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $76,089, ranked #281 nationally in its major. Mechanical Engineering reports 170 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $87,752, ranked #172 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 135 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $68,285, ranked #188 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 102 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,763, ranked #252 nationally in its major.
