Campus & Student Life at University of Akron Main Campus

Home to about 13,651 undergraduates in 2020, University of Akron Main Campus is a large, public university located in Akron, Ohio. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Akron Main Campus offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Akron Main Campus can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Akron Main Campus Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Akron Main Campus Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Akron Main Campus Disability Services.

University of Akron Main Campus for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Akron Main Campus does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Akron Main Campus Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Akron Main Campus for Veterans Guide.

University of Akron Main Campus offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, University of Akron Main Campus does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Akron Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Akron Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus has a comparatively large, student body. There were 13,651 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,791 (79.0%). Part-time attendance was 2,860 (21.0%).

University of Akron Main Campus is Ranked #1,128 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Akron Main Campus is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Akron Main Campus #1128 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Akron Main Campus by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Akron Main Campus Diversity Guide.

University of Akron Main Campus Competes in the NCAA

University of Akron Main Campus has a total of 480 student athletes, 295 men and 185 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Akron Main Campus Athletics