Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at University of Akron Main Campus, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
In this report, you’ll find:
In-state students taking courses part-time pay $447 for every credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $767 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $447 | $767 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at University of Akron Main Campus are broken out below.
Of that annual total, required fees came to $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 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
Here’s how tuition at University of Akron Main Campus has tracked across the last few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 24.1%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $25,831 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so future years stay within reach.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For more on financial aid at University of Akron Main Campus, visit the University of Akron Main Campus Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the University of Akron Main Campus Tuition & Fees page.