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University of Akron Wayne College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 31 to 1
Acceptance rate 86%
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Orrville, Ohio, University of Akron Wayne College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that University of Akron Wayne College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Akron Wayne College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Akron Wayne College is reported to be 18%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at University of Akron Wayne College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Akron Wayne College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,505

Cost of attendance at University of Akron Wayne College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,505

Cost of attendance at University of Akron Wayne College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at University of Akron Wayne College received on average $5,079 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,079
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 87 40% $3,658 $318,273
Other Federal Grant 87 40% $3,802 $330,773
State Grant/Scholarships 159 73% $188 $29,818
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 186 85% $3,441 $639,986
Total Grant & Scholarships 197 90% $5,079 $1,000,577

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Akron Wayne College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Akron Wayne College students is 18.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.3%.

18.5%

  • African American 13.3% 2 students
  • white 19.1% 34 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Service Offerings

University of Akron Wayne College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Akron Wayne College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)