Colleges · Akron
Colleges in Akron, OH
Akron is home to 2 colleges with about 12,057 students on campus. The largest is University of Akron Main Campus. 3 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Akron
Students on campus
12,057fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
University of Akron Main Campus11,844 on campus
Most selective
University of Akron Main Campusadmits 60% of applicants
Lowest net price
University of Akron Main Campus$13,946 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Akron
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Akron: Gerbers Akron Beauty School (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Akron
25 more colleges are within 30 miles of Akron.
Fortis College-Cuyahoga FallsCareer school · For-profit · Cuyahoga Falls5.1 mi489 students
Kent State University at KentUniversity or college · Public · Kent10.4 mi21,683 studentsNortheast Ohio Medical UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Rootstown14.5 mi1,009 students
Stark State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Jackson15.1 mi7,044 studentsKent State University at StarkUniversity or college · Public · Jackson15.3 mi2,004 studentsStautzenberger College-BrecksvilleCareer school · For-profit · Brecksville15.8 mi89 students
Walsh UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · North Canton16.3 mi1,631 studentsRoss College-CantonCareer school · For-profit · Jackson17 mi344 students
Malone UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Canton19.2 mi961 studentsAultman College of Nursing and Health SciencesUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Canton20.6 mi213 students15 more within 30 miles.
Straight-line distance from the center of Akron. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.