University of Akron Wayne College

www.wayne.uakron.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,940

2021 Average Net Price

$8,635

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.87%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.1%

359 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,575

40.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

18.5%

40 Graduates

About

University of Akron Wayne College is a higher education institution located in Wayne County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of Akron Wayne College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (51 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (7 degrees), and Other Education (3 degrees).

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Akron Wayne College. 52% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (57 degrees), 6.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Wayne College is $5,940, which is $−2,028 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Wayne College is $5,940, which is $−2,028 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,635.

In 2021, 29% of undergraduate students attending University of Akron Wayne College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,940

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Akron Wayne College was $5,940. The cost of tuition at University of Akron Wayne College is $−2,028 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Akron Wayne College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,635

2021 Value

4.21%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Akron Wayne College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,635. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Akron Wayne College grew by 4.21%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Akron Wayne College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,296

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Akron Wayne College was of $12,296 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Akron Wayne College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at University of Akron Wayne College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.41% with respect to 2020, when 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Akron Wayne College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.87%

2019 Default Rate

139

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Akron Wayne College was 2.87%, which represents 139 out of the 4847 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Akron Wayne College received 359 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 38.6% annual growth. Out of those 359 applicants, 309 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,575 students enrolled at University of Akron Wayne College in 2021. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Akron Wayne College has an overall enrollment yield of 57.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

309

Accepted Out of 359

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Akron Wayne College was 86.1% (309 admissions from 359 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 89.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 38.6%, while admissions declined by −40.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Akron Wayne College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

10% of enrolled first-time students at University of Akron Wayne College in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Akron Wayne College had a total enrollment of 1,575 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Akron Wayne College is 641 students and the part-time enrollment is 934. This means that 40.7% of students enrolled at University of Akron Wayne College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Akron Wayne College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87% White, 3.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.11% Black or African American, 2.48% Two or More Races, 1.21% Asian, and 0.0635% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Akron Wayne College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.3%), followed by White Male (34.9%) and Black or African American Male (2.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Akron Wayne College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,575 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Akron Wayne College is 641 and the part-time enrollment is 934. This means that 40.7% of students enrolled at University of Akron Wayne College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Akron Wayne College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Akron Wayne College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), University of Akron Wayne College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Akron Wayne College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,370 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
51 enrolled students
Black or African American
49 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Akron Wayne College is 87% White, 3.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.11% Black or African American, 2.48% Two or More Races, 1.21% Asian, and 0.0635% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 40 students (2.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 3 more women than men received degrees from University of Akron Wayne College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Akron Wayne College is white (57 degrees awarded). There were 6.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of Akron Wayne College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (51 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (7 degrees) and Other Education (3 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Akron Wayne College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (13 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (51 degrees), and EDUCATION. (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,896,001 people), Registered nurses (1,467,974 people), Accountants & auditors (1,089,514 people), Other managers (871,732 people), and Financial managers (512,294 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College in 2021 are Communications (13 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (51 degrees), EDUCATION. (3 degrees), Business (7 degrees), and Health (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College are Communications (13 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (51 degrees), EDUCATION. (3 degrees), Business (7 degrees), and Health (1 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Akron Wayne College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,455,193 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,886,665 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (737,253 people), Computer Systems Design (596,598 people), and Banking & related activities (542,243 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Akron Wayne College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
51 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
7 degrees awarded
Other Education
3 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Akron Wayne College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Akron Wayne College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at University of Akron Wayne College, which is 0.923 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (39).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Akron Wayne College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at University of Akron Wayne College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.7 times less than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at University of Akron Wayne College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.43 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

11%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% of students graduating from University of Akron Wayne College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 11% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Akron Wayne College is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
57 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Akron Wayne College is white (57 degrees awarded). There were 6.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
29 degrees awarded
White Female
28 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Akron Wayne College is white male (29 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (28 degrees).

Operations

University of Akron Wayne College employs 3 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Akron Wayne College are Female Associate professor (2), and Male Associate professor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Akron Wayne College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Akron Wayne College was Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Akron Wayne College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Akron Wayne College was Female Associate professor with 2 employees, and Male Associate professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Akron Wayne College.