What GPA do you need for University of Akron?

The middle 50% of admitted University of Akron students have an unweighted GPA of 3.2–3.75.

What SAT/ACT score do you need for University of Akron?

The admitted middle 50% scores 900–1190 on the SAT and 17–25 on the ACT.

How hard is it to get into University of Akron?

University of Akron admits about 59.7% of applicants in its most recent reported cycle.

University of Akron Admission Requirements (GPA, SAT & ACT)

Ohio · 59.7% acceptance rate · figures from verified Common Data Set reporting

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GPA requirement

3.2–3.75

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

The admitted middle 50% lands at 3.2–3.75, so this is reachable with solid grades and a coherent application.

SAT requirement

900–1190

middle 50% admitted SAT

ACT requirement

17–25

middle 50% admitted ACT

What test scores really mean here

Most admitted students score in the 900–1190 SAT / 17–25 ACT range. Many selective schools are test-optional right now — check University of Akron's current policy, but a score inside this band only helps.

The honest version

Hitting these numbers gets you into the pile. It doesn't get you in. University of Akron accepts 59.7% of applicants, which means most students with the "right" GPA and scores still get turned down. Course rigor, essays, recommendations, and a clear spike are what separate admits from the rest of the qualified pool.

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University of Akron chances by GPA

chances with a 3.0 GPA · chances with a 3.5 GPA · chances with a 3.7 GPA · chances with a 3.9 GPA · chances with a 4.0 GPA

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Ranges are CDS-based estimates from recent cycles. Always confirm current requirements and test policy on University of Akron's official admissions site before you apply.