University of Akron Wayne College Acceptance Rate (90%)

Q: What is the acceptance rate at the University of Akron Wayne College?

University of Akron Wayne College's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 348 of 387 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 440–550 reading and writing, 390–550 math

ACT, middle 50%: 16–23 composite

Average net price: $8,559 a year (2022–23)

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University of Akron Wayne College GPA requirements

University of Akron Wayne College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Akron Wayne College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Akron Wayne College acceptance rate

University of Akron Wayne College admitted 348 of 387 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Akron Wayne College is a public 4-year university in Orrville, Ohio, with 1,411 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Akron Wayne College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	440	450	550
SAT Math	390	430	550
ACT Composite	16	20	23
ACT English	14	20	22
ACT Math	15	18	23

5% submitted SAT scores and 82% submitted ACT scores, as University of Akron Wayne College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1040 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Akron Wayne College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Akron Wayne College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Akron Wayne College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,559 a year at University of Akron Wayne College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into the University of Akron Wayne College?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Akron Wayne College admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Akron Wayne College students have?

The middle 50% of University of Akron Wayne College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–550 in reading and writing and 390–550 in math; ACT composite 16–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Akron Wayne College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Akron Wayne College admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into the University of Akron Wayne College?

A lot: University of Akron Wayne College requires high school GPA and college preparatory program. It considers high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Akron Wayne College?

Check University of Akron Wayne College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Akron Wayne College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 82% sent ACT scores.

What is the acceptance rate at the University of Akron Wayne College?

University of Akron Wayne College's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 348 of 387 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does the University of Akron Wayne College look for?

University of Akron Wayne College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does it matter at the University of Akron Wayne College if a parent went there?

No. University of Akron Wayne College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does the University of Akron Wayne College cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,559 a year at University of Akron Wayne College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the University of Akron Wayne College accept AP credit?

Yes. University of Akron Wayne College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check the University of Akron Wayne College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of Akron Wayne CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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