by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Akron Main Campus, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus came in at $13,135 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $20,815. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees were $2,400 in-state and $2,400 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,735 | $18,415 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Total | $13,135 | $20,815 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will University of Akron Main Campus cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Akron Main Campus is about average on cost.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the University of Akron Main Campus Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Akron Main Campus has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,793 | $13,215 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,097 | $13,170 |
| One Year Ago | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,735 | $18,415 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at University of Akron Main Campus has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 24.1%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $25,831 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.84%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $13,507. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 10.65%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $23,032.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,507 | $23,032 |
| In 2 Years | $13,890 | $25,485 |
| In 3 Years | $14,283 | $28,200 |
| In 4 Years | $14,688 | $31,204 |
| In 5 Years | $15,104 | $34,528 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $107,921, or close to $56,368 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at University of Akron Main Campus, visit the University of Akron Main Campus Financial Aid page.
