University of Akron Admission Requirements

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into University of Akron? University of Akron Main Campus is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult University of Akron Main Campus directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Test Requirements

You must submit admission test scores with your application. University of Akron Main Campus is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Akron Main Campus?

University of Akron Main Campus typically prefers applicants to be in the top 62 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 990 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 870. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1110 out of 1600. The school ranks #24 in Ohio for highest average SAT composite score. 17 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Akron?

Admission data indicates that University of Akron regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #24 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 95 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Akron Main Campus.

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into University of Akron Main Campus?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into University of Akron. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Akron Main Campus was 3.0 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #53 in Ohio for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of Akron accepts 73% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

57% of University of Akron Main Campus freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

Fall 2021 Application Deadline

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Akron Main Campus is $50.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Akron Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted