University of Akron Main Campus Graduate Schools

University of Akron Main Campus (referred to as Akron Main Campus) is a Public, 4 years school located in Akron, OH. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at University of Akron Main Campus is $9,067 for Ohio residents and $14,573 for out-of-state students. The school has 2,142 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 13,465 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

University of Akron Main Campus (referred to as Akron Main Campus) is a Public, 4 years school located in Akron, OH. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1914 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Akron Main Campus Directory Information
School NameUniversity of Akron Main Campus (Akron Main Campus)
Address302 Buchtel Common, Akron, OH 44325-4702
Phone330-972-7111
Webhttps://www.uakron.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.uakron.edu/admissions/undergraduate/admission_procedures/index.dot
Financial Infohttps://www.uakron.edu/finaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at University of Akron Main Campus is $9,067 for Ohio residents and $14,573 for out-of-state students. The school has 2,142 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 13,465 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 411 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$14,573
$9,067 for Ohio Residents
Student Population2,142
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs411 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at University of Akron Main Campus is $9,067 for Ohio residents and $14,573 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $442 for Ohio residents and $748 for out-of-state students.
University of Akron Main Campus offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
University of Akron Main Campus offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of University of Akron Main Campus is $9,067 for Ohio residents and $14,573 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 22.09% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$7,958$1,405$13,464$1,405
2019-2020$8,306$1,405$13,812$1,405
2020-2021$8,306$1,405$13,812$1,405
2021-2022$10,610$1,326$10,610$1,326
2022-2023$7,958$1,109$13,464$1,109
The graduate school tuition & fees of Akron Main Campus is inexpensive compared to public graduate schools in Ohio. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the Ohio graduate tuition is $22,574 (public) / $17,807 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
University of Akron Main Campus$9,067$14,573
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Ohio Graduate Schools$15,377$18,930
Public$12,758$22,574
Private$17,807
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $15,606 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at University of Akron Main Campus. On-campus living costs are increased by 15.34% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $14,686. Off-campus living costs are decreased by -8.67% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,296$2,520$12,296$3,120
2019-2020$12,296$2,520$12,291$3,120
2020-2021$12,296$2,520$12,291$3,120
2021-2022$10,424$2,520$12,960$3,120
2022-2023$12,410$2,520$11,490$3,196
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $442 for Ohio residents and $748 for other students at University of Akron Main Campus. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 69.23% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$442$748
2019-2020$462$767
2020-2021$462$767
2021-2022$442$442
2022-2023$442$748
The law school tuition at University of Akron Main Campus is $25,114 for Ohio residents and $25,214 for out-of-state students for academic year 2022-2023. Next table shows the tuition & fees for law school and/or medical schools at University of Akron Main Campus.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at University of Akron Main Campus
Ohio ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Law$21,376$3,738$21,376$3,838

Graduate Programs at Akron Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus offers 162 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 818 students have completed their study at University of Akron Main Campus.
Offered Degrees at University of Akron Main Campus
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree1020551
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship24083
Doctor's degree - other30124
Post Bachelor's Degree23026
Post Master's Degree10034
Total1620818
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at University of Akron Main Campus by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Advanced Legal Research/Studies program with 33 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program with 61 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Law program with 108 completers.
University of Akron Main Campus offers 162 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 818 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 551 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 124 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 26 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 34 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 0 completers-
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning0-
Communication and Journalism [+] 8 completers-
Communication3-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 12 completers-
Information Science/Studies7-
Computer Science5-
Education [+] 52 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction10-
Educational Leadership and Administration3$39,000
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration2-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)2-
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education0-
Special Education and Teaching0$39,900
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services14$38,100
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Secondary Education and Teaching0-
Art Teacher Education0-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education5-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Music Teacher Education2-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
Reading Teacher Education9-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1-
Social Studies Teacher Education4-
Drama and Dance Teacher Education0-
French Language Teacher Education0-
Spanish Language Teacher Education0-
Engineering [+] 48 completers-
Engineering1-
Chemical Engineering4-
Civil Engineering15-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4-
Mechanical Engineering17-
Polymer/Plastics Engineering7-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Spanish Language and Literature0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 completers-
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies0-
Child Development0-
Apparel and Textiles0-
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (other)1-
Legal Studies [+] 7 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies7-
English Language and Literature [+] 8 completers-
English Language and Literature4-
Writing0-
Creative Writing4-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences4-
Exercise Physiology7-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 11 completers-
Mathematics0-
Applied Mathematics2-
Statistics9-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 13 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management13-
Physical Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Chemistry6-
Polymer Chemistry9-
Geology/Earth Science0-
Geophysics and Seismology0-
Physics1-
Psychology [+] 8 completers-
Psychology0-
Psychopharmacology0-
Counseling Psychology3-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology3-
Geropsychology2-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 completers-
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation1-
Human Services [+] 48 completers-
Public Administration3$32,400
Social Work45$40,500
Social Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics0-
Geography0-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography1-
National Security Policy Studies10-
Political Science and Government (other)5-
Sociology0-
Urban Studies/Affairs0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 14 completers-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts0-
Music0-
Music History, Literature, and Theory0-
Music Performance9-
Music Theory and Composition0-
Conducting3-
Keyboard Instruments0-
Voice and Opera0-
Stringed Instruments0-
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 170 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist49-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling19-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor32-
Public Health0-
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist0-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse61$93,400
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing9-
Business [+] 107 completers-
Business Administration and Management11$61,400
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1-
Organizational Leadership0-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)56-
Accounting17$53,200
Accounting and Related Services (other)0-
Finance3-
International Finance0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Management Information Systems and Services (other)0-
Management Science7-
Marketing/Marketing Management7-
Taxation4$61,900
Insurance1-
History [+] 0 completers-
History0-
Total551
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 0 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Secondary Education and Teaching0-
Engineering [+] 38 completers-
Engineering0-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1-
Chemical Engineering7-
Civil Engineering10-
Computer Engineering0-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering3-
Mechanical Engineering11-
Polymer/Plastics Engineering6-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Biomedical Sciences9-
Physical Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Chemistry9-
Polymer Chemistry10-
Psychology [+] 6 completers-
Counseling Psychology5-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology0-
Geropsychology1-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Administration0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Sociology0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling6-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)2-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1-
History [+] 2 completers-
History2-
Total83
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 108 completers-
Law108-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist12-
Nursing Practice4-
Total124
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 2 completers-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration0-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1-
Engineering [+] 0 completers-
Structural Engineering0-
Nuclear Engineering0-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Chinese Language and Literature0-
English Language and Literature [+] 1 completers-
English Language and Literature0-
Writing1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution0-
Gerontology1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Public Administration0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 21 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Clinical/Medical Social Work14-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor3-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse4-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing0-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Operations Management and Supervision0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
Management Information Systems and Services (other)0-
Total26
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 34 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies33-
Health Law1-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
English Language and Literature0-
Writing0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing0-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Operations Management and Supervision0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0-
Management Information Systems and Services (other)0-
Total34

Graduate Student Population at Akron Main Campus

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 2,244 students enrolled into University of Akron Main Campus graduate schools where it has total 13,465 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,230 full-time and 1,014 part-time graduate students. By gender, 967 male and 1,277 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,2449671,277
Full-time1,230606624
Part-tme1,014361653
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 1,545 White (68.85%), 146 Black/African American (6.51%), 72 Hispanic (3.21%), 67 Asian (2.99%), and 414 students with other races. 306 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,2449671,277
American Indian/Native American000
Asian673235
Black/African American1464997
Hispanic722943
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1,545597948
Two More672047
Un-Known412417
Non-resident Alien30621690
University of Akron Main Campus offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 319 graduate students (14.22% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 634 graduate students (28.25% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total2,244
Enrolled Online Exclusively319
Enrolled Some Online Courses634
Not in Online Courses1,291
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at University of Akron Main Campus. 622 students are aged 20 to 24 (27.72% of total students), 92 students are aged above 50 (4.10%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at University of Akron Main Campus.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,2449671,277
Age 20-21361026
Age 22-24586235351
Age 25-29772366406
Age 30-34373176197
Age 35-3918682104
Age 40-4919968131
Age 50-64872958
Over 64514

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