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Herzing University-Akron

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 94%
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Akron, Ohio, Herzing University-Akron is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that Herzing University-Akron is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Herzing University-Akron is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Herzing University-Akron emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Herzing University-Akron is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Herzing University-Akron is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Herzing University-Akron do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,200

Cost of attendance at Herzing University-Akron in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,200

Cost of attendance at Herzing University-Akron in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Herzing University-Akron received on average $6,292 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,292
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 57 92% $4,621 $263,395
Other Federal Grant 57 92% $4,922 $280,545
State Grant/Scholarships 27 44% $2,553 $68,937
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 10% $2,580 $15,482
Total Grant & Scholarships 58 94% $6,292 $364,964

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Herzing University-Akron students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Herzing University-Akron students is 40.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.7%.

40.4%

  • African American 30.4% 7 students
  • white 48.0% 12 students
  • unknown 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Herzing University-Akron provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Herzing University-Akron offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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