Fees and Expenses
Fees subject to change without notice.
Student Expenses
Following are comprehensively outlined fees for students at the University who are studying for credit and noncredit in all areas of instruction. Included also are the additional expenses required for special academic services available to students and other miscellaneous fees, such as application fees. It is the responsibility of the student to know the correct amount of all fees, including the non-Ohio resident surcharge.
In any question concerning fees, surcharges or residence, it is the responsibility of the student, parents or court-appointed guardian to furnish such proof as may be required by The University of Akron. A student who is in doubt about residency status should consult with the University registrar.
It is the responsibility of the registrar to assess fees and surcharges at the time of registration; information given by the student at that time is used in the assessment. Each registration is later audited by the University auditor, and appropriate additional charges or refunds will be made.
All fees and surcharges are due at the time of registration or on the specified fee payment deadline. The status of the student as of the opening day of the semester or session will determine the final, correct amount of fees and surcharges.
An Installment Payment Plan for tuition and fees is available to all students.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fee information for Undergraduate and associate degree programs is available on the Office of Admissions website.
Admission Confirmation Fees (Nonrefundable)
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Domestic, first year students at the Akron campus | $145 |
| Domestic, Transfer, Adult and first year students at the Wayne campus | $75 |
Akron All-In Book Bundle
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Akron All-In Book Bundle | $19.95/credit hour |
For more information, including how to opt out, please visit: Akron All-In Book Bundle
Audit and Non-Credit (Developmental) Courses
The cost is the same whether a course is taken for credit non-credit (developmental) or audit.
Enrollment Cancellation
An undergraduate student whose financial account shows an amount due after their assigned due dates risks having all or part of their registration for current and/or future terms cancelled; however, non-payment of fees does not guarantee enrollment cancellation. If a student enrolls in classes and then decides not to attend, it is still the student’s responsibility to drop their classes to ensure the proper credit toward fees for the term, as defined by the current refund policy.
Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Akron Fee | $100/credit hour up to a maximum of 12 credit hours |
| Consists of: Administrative Fee, Career Advantage Fee, Facility Fee, General Service Fee, Library Fee, Technology Fee, Transportation Fee | |
| Regional Fee | $30.59/credit hour up to a maximum of 12 credit hours |
| Consists of: Administrative Fee, Career Advantage Fee, Technology Fee, General Service Fee |
Non Resident Surcharge Fee
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Non resident surcharge fee (capped at 12 credit hours) | $320/credit hour |
| Online Only Programs | $1/credit hour |
Orientation Program Fees
To learn more, visit the Orientation and First-Year programming website and select the appropriate population.
Parking Permit
Complete parking information can be found on the UAKRON Park website.
Payment Plans and Options
Payment plans are available to help those students who cannot pay the full charges for tuition, on-campus housing and/or the meal plan at the start of the semester. To read more and sign up, visit the Payment Options portion of the Office of Student Accounts website.
Residence Hall Refunds
Refund/Release and Forfeiture Policy
A contract for housing accommodations at The University of Akron upon being breached by the student or otherwise terminated by The University of Akron is subject to the following refund provisions:
A full refund of room fees and the Prepayment under the following circumstances:
- Graduation of the student from The University of Akron;
- Academic dismissal of the student from The University of Akron;
- Non-attendance or complete withdrawal by the student from The University of Akron prior to the start of the Contract term (except the advance rental payment of one hundred fifty dollars which shall be forfeited). The one hundred fifty dollar deposit be refunded for new entering students and new transfer students when notification of intent to break Contract is received prior to the fifteenth of May for the following fall semester and the fifteenth of October for Contracts initiated for spring semester; or
- In the event mandatory or recommended participation in academic programs of The University of Akron requires the student to commute regularly beyond the Akron metropolitan area (i.e., student teaching or co-op assignments)
Once occupancy has been established (i.e. acceptance of room keys and signing occupancy document) and the student remains enrolled at The University of Akron, the student must petition for contract release and the student will only be released if able to demonstrate extenuating circumstances.
If the student is released from the contract, either by petition or non-enrollment for the then current term, the student will be subject to a refund schedule based on a percentage refund from the first day of class through the twenty-eighth calendar day. In addition, if the Student is granted release from the contract after taking occupancy during the fall term or prior to the twenty-eighth calendar day of the spring term, a cancellation fee of two hundred dollars will be charged.
Refund policy for housing charges:
- First day of class through day seven equals ninety percent refund;
- Day eight through day fourteen equals eighty percent refund;
- Day fifteen through day twenty-one equals sixty percent refund;
- Day twenty-two through day twenty-eight equals forty percent refund; and
- Day twenty-nine or after equals zero percent refund.
The housing refund date will be established based on the date that the Student officially surrenders use of the university housing and returns all appropriate keys (room and apartment keys) to university staff and satisfies university mandated housing separation requirements and procedures.
A student shall remain responsible for the full cost of the then-current residence hall Contract term if the University, it its sole discretion, terminates the contract:
- For reasons related to the orderly operation of the residence halls, or for reasons relating to the health, physical or emotional safety and well-being of the persons or property of students, faculty, staff or University property; or
- In the event that the student is dismissed or suspended from The University of Akron for disciplinary reasons in accordance with law or the rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees, or, if the student is suspended or placed on terms of disciplinary probation in accordance with law or the rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees, whereby such terms of probation prohibit the student from residing in University housing accommodations
Notice requirements. All notices of intent to break this contract must be submitted in writing to the Department of Residence Life and Housing. If the student is under the age of eighteen years, the written notification of termination must be co-signed by the student’s parent or legal guardian.
No-Show Policy. The University will hold a student’s assignment until close of business on Wednesday of the first week of each semester. At that time the room will be reassigned, student’s Contract will be cancelled and Prepayment will be forfeited, or cancellation fee incurred, whichever is applicable.
Registration and Other Related Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Co-op Course Fee | $55 |
| Alternative Credit Fees | |
| Bypassed Credit, per credit | $5 |
| CLEP, per test | $25 (plus ETS fee paid to ETS) |
| Credit by Examination (undergraduate and postbaccalaureate) per credit | $30 |
| TestPrep Tutorial | $100 per course |
Student Health and Accident Insurance
All registered students taking six or more credit hours, doctoral students, and other special academic program students are eligible to enroll in a student health insurance plan. All registered international students taking credit hours are required to purchase this insurance plan unless proof of comparable coverage is furnished. Visit the Student Health Insurance page located within the Student Health Services website.
Regulations Regarding Refunds
The Office of Student Accounts helps students and parents by addressing questions and concerns about refunds if needed. Complete details are located on that website.
Veterans Information
The mission of the Center is to provide comprehensive enrollment and referral services to veterans and their families, making the transition to The University of Akron as smooth as possible. Full veteran information can be found at the Military Services Center website.
PROVISIONS FOR U.S. ARMED FORCES MEMBERS AND FAMILY
In-state tuition rates for active duty service members and family attending public institutions: A public postsecondary school may not charge a member of the armed forces who is on active duty for a period of more than 30 days more than the school’s tuition rate for residents of the state. Similarly, the service member’s spouse and dependent children are entitled to the in-state tuition rate. In addition, if the service member, spouse, or dependent child pays the in-state tuition rate, the public institution must allow the person to continue to pay such a rate as long as the individual is continuously enrolled, even if there is a subsequent change in the permanent duty station of the service member to a location outside of the state.
Readmission of service members: A school must promptly readmit a service member with the same academic status as he had when last attending the school or accepted for admission to the school. This requirement applies to any student who cannot attend school due to military service.
Miscellaneous Fees
Honors Program Fee
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Honors Program Fee | $75 |
Online
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Online Fee | $15/credit hour |
Career Services
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee for alumni and reciprocity (covers 12-month cost of employer referrals) | $45 |
LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tk20 Portfolio | $100 |
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| CEPS Program Fee - all majors in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science above 30 hours | $15/credit hour, up to a maximum of 12 hours per semester |
| Infrastructure Fee – all engineering courses | $26/credit hour |
| Engineering Co-op Fee | $125 |
Counseling, Testing and Career Center
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Learning Disorder Battery (available through CTC psychologist referral) | $150 |
| ADHD Battery (available through CTC psychologist referral) | $150 |
| Combined LD/ADHD Battery (available through CTC psychologist referral) | $200 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder Battery (available through CTC psychologist referral) | $250 |
| Cognitive Functioning or Academic Achievement Testing (outside full batteries listed above, available through CTC psychologist referral) | $55 |
| ACT On-Campus (formerly called “Residual ACT”) | $70 |
| ACT On-Campus (formerly called “Residual ACT”) Standby / Walk-in | $90 ($20 additional fee for walk-in) |
| ACT On-Campus (formerly called “Residual ACT”) private testing, without approved accommodations | $155 |
| College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DSST | $25 |
| Placement testing for non-UA students | $25 |
| Correspondence testing (course testing for non-UA students) | $20 per hour |
| National Center for Competency Testing | $30 |
| Personality testing (available through CTC psychologist referral) | $30 |
| Career testing (available through CTC psychologist referral) | $20 |
| Mental health symptom checklist testing (available through CTC psychologist referral) | $10 |
| ACT Workkeys Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents, or Applied Technology testing | $30 |
| ACT Workkeys Business Writing or Workplace Observation testing | $40 |
Dance Institute Fees
| Fee Description | Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Placement Fee with Pre-Registration | $20.00 | |
| Placement Fee without Pre-Registration | $30.00 | |
| New Student Registration Fee | $10.00 | |
| Summer Curriculum (1-4 weeks) | ||
| Advanced | 4 weeks | $1,020.00 |
| 3 weeks | $800.00 | |
| 2 weeks | $538.00 | |
| 1 week | $318.00 | |
| Intermediate II | 4 weeks | $900.00 |
| 3 weeks | $710.00 | |
| 2 weeks | $510.00 | |
| Intermediate I | 4 weeks | $848.00 |
| 3 weeks | $662.00 | |
| 2 weeks | $476.00 | |
| Beginner/Advanced-Beginner | 2 weeks | $311.00 |
| Afternoon Beginner/Advanced-Beginner Arts Camp w/ dance (2 weeks) | $140.00 | |
| Afternoon Arts Camp only (2 weeks) | $204.00 | |
| Pre-Ballet/Storybook Dance (one 45-minute classes/week) | 4 weeks | $55.00 |
| Tap (2 classes/week) | $110.00 | |
| Adults:(one class/week) | 5 weeks | |
| Ballet/Jazz/Modern - 1.5 hours | $70.00 | |
| Pilates -based Mat Exercise/Hip-Hop/Ballet - 1 hour | $57.00 | |
| Summer Single Classes | $15.00 | |
| Program Discounts (only one type of discount may be applied) | ||
| UA Faculty & Staff Family | 20% off per person | |
| Multiple Child/Family Member Attending | 25% off 2nd, 30% off 3rd | |
| UA Dance Majors/Minors | 20% off full summer program and/or single class | |
| Academic Year Curriculum (two 16-week semesters total) | ||
| Advanced | 9 classes/week | $3,100.00 |
| Intermediate II | 7 classes/week | $2,624.00 |
| Intermediate I | 6 classes/week | $2,318.00 |
| Advancd-Beginner | 4 classes/week | $1,722.00 |
| Beginner B | 3 classes/week | $1,304.00 |
| Beginner A | 2 classes/week | $872.00 |
| Pre-Ballet | 1 class/week | $438.00 |
| Storybook Dance | 1 class/week | $438.00 |
| Tap | 1 class/week | $438.00 |
| Adults: | ||
| Ballet/Jazz/Modern - 1.5 hours | 1 class/week | $448.00 |
| Pilates-based Mat Exercise/Hip-Hop/Ballet - 1 hour | 1 class/week | $360.00 |
| Academic Year Single Classes | $15.00 | |
| Singles Classes for UA Dance students | $7.50 | |
| Program Discounts | ||
| UA Faculty & Staff Family | 20% off per person | |
| Multiple Child/Family Member Attending Dance Institute | 25% off 2nd, 30% off 3rd | |
| Refund Service Charge (per refund) | $25.00 | |
| This fee would be charged to any student or student's parent who has paid tuition and requests a refund due to an injury or an extenuating circumstance. (No charge would be incurred for crediting the tuition to the time period when the student returns.) | ||
| Late Pick-up Fees (beginning 10 minutes after the end of the last class)1 | $15 per hour |
- 1
For students who are not picked up following the last class of the day--must be paid at the time of pickup or before the beginning of the next scheduled class.
Developmental Support Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Charged to all students enrolled in Developmental courses | $12.50/credit hour |
Health Services
Full details including the full list of fees can be found at the Student Health Services website.
ID Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| ZipCard Replacement | $20 |
Returned Payment Fee
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fee for returned check due to Insufficient Funds and/or Stop Payment | $25 |
International Programs
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Guest Travel Abroad Participant Fee | $300 |
Library Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Library Fee | $5/credit hour |
| Photocopies and printing charges | $.07/page |
| Overdue Materials | |
| UA students, undergraduate ($20 maximum) | .10/day |
| Non-University borrowers ($20 maximum) | .25/day |
| Replacement | Cost plus $20 surcharge |
| Fines for recalled materials | $1/day |
| Fines for hourly reserve materials | $2/hour ($50 max.) |
| Fines for daily reserve materials | $2/hour ($50 max.) |
| Fines for OhioLINK loans | $.50/day ($50 max.) |
| Fines for laptop computer late fee | $10/hour ($100 max.) |
Nutrition Center
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Minimum Fee | $5 |
| Initial Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment | $80 |
| Individual 50-minute session | $50 |
| Additional quarter session | $12.50 |
| Additional half session | $25 |
| Follow-up Nutrition Session | $25 |
| Nutrition Screening | $15 |
| Computerized Nutrient Analysis | $30/day |
| Group Sessions (per session, per member) | $15 |
| Special Services | |
| Indirect Calorimetry | $75 |
| Body Composition Testing (BIA, skinfold measurement) | $15 |
| Nutrition Education Presentation | $120 |
| Menu Planning Consultation | $75 |
| Computerized Menu Analysis (per hour) | $75 |
| Food Systems Management Consultation (per hour) | $75 |
| Sports Nutrition Testing & Consultation (per-hour) | $80 |
| Athletic Team Performance & Recovery Service (Includes three 50-minute group sessions, three screening sessions and two on- or off-season education presentations) | |
| Up to 20 athletes | $2,000 |
| 21 or more athletes | $100 each additional athlete |
| Nutrition Education/Instruction Materials | Acquisition cost x 1.5 |
| (A sliding scale or the Health & Human Services guideline on poverty will be used if the client has no insurance and if the family income and the number of dependents indicate there is a need.) |
Off-Campus Student Services
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Locker Rental Fee per semester | $25 |
| Damaged or Lost Equipment Fee | Cost + 10% |
Student Conduct and Community Standards
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Administrative Fees | |
| Finding of Responsibility: | |
| Agreement reached during Fact Finding | $50 |
| Agreement reached through Hearing Board Process | $75 |
| Disciplinary Fines | |
| Restitution for lost/stolen/damaged while in possession (max) | Cost plus 20% |
| Substance Abuse Violations: | |
| Alcohol use/possession/distribution 1st, 2nd, 3rd offense | $50, $100, $150 |
| Drug/controlled substance use/possession 1st, 2nd, 3rd offense | $100, $150, $250 |
| Serious Violations of the Code of Conduct | |
| Violent/threatening behavior | $150 |
| Theft | $150 |
| Weapons | $150 |
| Drug sales/distribution, 1st offense | $150 |
| Other Fines: Impose a fine on the student which corresponds to the nature of the violation, not to exceed the maximum value of $250. For example, fines may be imposed for issues such as students who host or promote large parties or events that are no in compliance with Akron city regulation and/or result in negative consequence for the university community. | $0-$250 |
Student Recreation and Wellness Services
Full details including the full list of membership and guest fees can be found at the Student Recreation and Wellness Services website
Tuition Guarantee Program
The University of Akron Tuition Guarantee Program provides fixed tuition, select fees, and room and board rates for each incoming cohort of bacehlor degree-seeking undergraduate students for four years of attendance, beginning with the fall 2018 enrollees. More information can be found on the Tuition Guarantee Program website.