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 Application Fees (Nonrefundable)
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $50 |
| Entering postbaccalaureate or graduate | $50 |
| Transient students (first enrollment only) | $50 |
| International Students (non-refundable) | $60 |
Orientation Program Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| New Student Orientation Program: University Commitment Fee (Confirms new student intent to attend orientation and enroll in classes for next academic term. Placement tests taken on UA campuses are included in this fee.) | $145 |
| International Student Orientation | $145 |
| Placement Test Fees: Individual retesting and external users | $25/test |
Registration and Other Related Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Administrative Fees, Assessed each term (all students except high school students taking University courses; transient, unclassified and special students; and undergraduate students who have completed 96 credits or more) | $30/term |
| Late Payment Fees (charged to students who have not paid for tuition and mandatory fees by the invoice due date) | $100 |
| 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 |
Facility Fee
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Student Facility Fee | $18.55/credit hour up to a maximum of 12 credit hours |
General Service Fee
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Akron Campus & College of Applied Science and Technology pursuing a bachelor’s degree | $35.70/credit hour up to a maximum of 12 credit hours |
| Akron Campus pursuing an associate’s degree | $35.70/credit hour up to a maximum of 12 credit hours |
| Medina County University/Center Wayne College | $7.34/credit hour up to a maximum of 12 credit hours |
Technology Fee
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Academic Level: 0-95.5 Credits | $16.25/credit hour |
| Academic Level: 96 Credits or More | Exempt |
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.
Audit and Non-Credit (Developmental) Courses
The cost is the same whether a course is taken for credit non-credit (developmental) or audit.
Miscellaneous Fees
Career Advantage Services Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| All undergraduate students except students with 96 credits or more | $3.50/credit hour |
Career Services
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee for alumni and reciprocity (covers 12-month cost of employer referrals) | $45 |
LeBron James Family Foundation College 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 |
Counseling, Testing and Career Center
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Functioning and Academic Achievement Tests | $55 |
| Learning Disability Battery | $100 |
| ACT Residual Test | $60 |
| ACT Residual Test Standby ($20 plus $60 ACT fee) | $80 |
| College Level Examination Program (CLEP) | $25 (plus ETS fee paid to ETS) |
| Educational Testing Services Fee | (Currently $80; subject to change throughout the year. Fee is paid directly to ETS.) |
| Correspondence Testing | $20/hr |
| Miller Analogies Test | $90 |
| Professional Consultation Fee per hour | $120 |
| Individual Administration of ACT Residual Test | $155 |
| Psychological and Career Tests | $10 |
| Psychological Assessment (not part of Counseling - an independent test) | $50 |
| Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADSD) Assessment | $150 |
| CDs (For relaxation, stress management, etc.) | $1 |
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 |
English Language Institute
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Late Registration | $50 |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Materials fee, per level, per semester/8-week session | $50/40 |
Health Services
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Allergy injections | $6 |
| Immunizations | $24-$61 |
| Laboratory Tests (avg. costs for most common tests) | $6-$196 |
| Prescribed Medications/Treatments | $3.60-$43.20 |
| Visit fee | $15 |
ID Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| ZipCard Replacement | $20 |
Insufficient Funds Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| "Insufficient Funds" or returned check charge and VISA/Mastercard returns for Insufficient Funds | $25 |
International Programs
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Guest Travel Abroad Participant Fee | $300 |
Liability Fees
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Liability Insurance Fee, Student Nursing | $15 |
| Liability Insurance Fee, Allied Health Technology/Surgeon's Assistant | $61.50 |
| Liability Insurance Fee, Allied Health Technology/Other than Surgeon's Assistant | $15 |
Library Fees (Bierce, Auburn Science and Wayne)
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Library Fee (excluding seniors, Law School and Wayne College students); College of Applied Science and Technology associate students 0-95.5 credit hours | $4/credit hour; $3/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.) |
| Archival Services | |
| Photograph for personal use | $5 + costs |
| Photograph for commercial use | $75 + costs |
| Research time by assistant (min. 2 hrs) | $20/hour |
| Photocopying time by assistant (min. 2 hrs) | $15/hour + copies |
| Photocopies | $.25/copy + postage |
| Film footage for commercial use (price varies) | $45/second |
| Research Service (1-hour minimum charged) | |
| UA students, faculty and staff | At cost |
| Research fee (charged in 15 min. increments) | $90/hour |
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
University Police Department
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Police Service Calls (for vehicle assistance) | $10 |
| Special Events Detail (3 hour minimum) | $44/hour |
| Police Report – 1-5 pages | No Charge |
| 6 or more pages | .05/page |
| Fingerprinting – Students, faculty and staff | $5/card |
| All others | $15/card |
| Photo | $5 |
| Web-based records check: BCI only/FBI only/BCI and FBI | $29/$31/$56 |
Parking and Transportation Fees
Students and employees who desire a twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week parking privilege may apply for a permit and be assessed an optional parking permit fee for such privilege. The University may limit the locations that such permit shall be valid, and may limit the number of such permits that will be issued per year, per academic term, or other period. Qualified residence hall students will receive this parking privilege pursuant to the terms of their residence hall contract, without the necessity of paying an additional optional parking permit fee.
Complete student transportation information and instructions and costs of obtaining a parking permit can be found on the Parking Services website.
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.
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.
Student Health and Accident Insurance
All registered students taking six or more credit hours, doctoral students, ELI students and other special academic program students are eligible to enroll in a student health insurance plan offered by the Leonard Insurance Company on behalf of the University. 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.
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.
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.
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.