University of Akron: what international applicants need

What are University of Akron's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Akron has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of Akron's acceptance rate?

59.7% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Akron admitted 10,755 of its 18,025 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Akron require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

University of Akron is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of Akron?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 440–590 in Math and 460–600 in Reading and Writing (14% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 17–25.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Akron's application fee for international students?

University of Akron charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does University of Akron accept?

University of Akron lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does University of Akron accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests University of Akron accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does University of Akron require?

University of Akron doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Akron require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of Akron doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of Akron have?

236 of University of Akron's 11,160 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Akron cost for international students?

University of Akron is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $20,815 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $13,135). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $11,904. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $37,515 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does University of Akron give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, University of Akron gave institutional scholarships or grants to 200 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source