UA Akron 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,880

Cost of attendance at University of Akron Main Campus in 2022 for students from Ohio.

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

Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,880

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

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

Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Akron Main Campus was $17,443. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UA Akron

UA Akron net price calculator

$17,443

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Ohio and nationwide.

Ohio's average	$12,095
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UA Akron for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,443	$115	$19,490	$20,198	$22,975	$24,697	$24,958
2021	$17,328	$23	$14,420	$15,510	$18,860	$20,778	$20,842
2020	$17,351	$1,082 (7%)	$14,816	$15,803	$18,630	$20,582	$20,537
2019	$16,269	$594 (4%)	$14,734	$15,282	$18,480	$19,474	$19,704
2018	$16,863	$295 (2%)	$15,603	$16,581	$18,972	$20,090	$20,540
2017	$16,568	$145	$14,942	$15,857	$18,239	$19,636	$19,593
2016	$16,423	$312 (2%)	$15,051	$15,854	$18,271	$19,478	$19,754
2015	$16,111	$139	$15,204	$15,612	$19,017	$21,475	$21,772
2014	$15,972	--	$15,408	$16,216	$18,825	$21,074	$21,329

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Akron Main Campus's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,960	$668 (2%)	$11,880	$16,080	$1,000
2021	$28,292	$245	$11,881	$15,411	$1,000
2020	$28,047	$168	$11,636	$15,411	$1,000
2019	$27,879	$1,193 (4%)	$11,463	$15,416	$1,000
2018	$26,686	$556 (2%)	$10,270	$15,416	$1,000
2017	$27,242	$239	$10,977	$15,265	$1,000
2016	$27,003	$1,057 (4%)	$10,509	$15,494	$1,000
2015	$25,946	$206	$10,260	$14,686	$1,000
2014	$25,740	$591 (2%)	$10,054	$14,686	$1,000
2013	$25,149	--	$9,863	$14,286	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at UA Akron? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,424 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at UA Akron is $1,158 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UA Akron estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UA Akron estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,520

If living off-campus, with family: $3,066

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,120
How much is UA Akron application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UA Akron offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Akron Main Campus cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$400	$442
For out-of-state students	$400	$442

Housing and Meal

**UA Akron requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Akron Main Campus for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,424	0	2,539
2021	$4,270	$8,026	N/A	0	2,820
2020	$4,270	$8,026	N/A	0	2,820
2019	N/A	N/A	$12,296	0	2,891
2018	$4,270	$8,026	N/A	0	2,820
2017	$4,066	$7,020	N/A	0	2,820
2016	$3,948	$7,020	N/A	19	2,820

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Akron Main Campus during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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