University of Akron Wayne College
Orrville, OH 44667
About University of Akron Wayne College
University of Akron Wayne College is a public certificate and vocational school in Orrville, Ohio, enrolling about 457 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,032 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,723. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,600 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- University of Akron Wayne College charges 40% above the national public median tuition ($7,723).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the Ohio median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 18.52%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,600.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of Akron Wayne College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1831% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Wayne College | $7,723 | $6,032 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Ohio (state median) | $15,202 | $12,090 | 154 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 22% below published tuition at University of Akron Wayne College
Key findings
- University of Akron Wayne College's average net price ($6,032) is 22% below published tuition ($7,723).
- University of Akron Wayne College charges 40% above the national public median tuition ($7,723).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the Ohio median net price.
University of Akron Wayne College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $7,723
Finding University of Akron Wayne College charges 40% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $7,723. That is 40% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Ohio median ($15,202), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 35% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of Akron Wayne College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of Akron Wayne College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of Akron Wayne College is $6,032.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,032 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $6,058 below the Ohio median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway University of Akron Wayne College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 22% lower after grants and scholarships.
University of Akron Wayne College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of Akron Wayne College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$7,723
Out-of-state tuition
$15,403
Avg. net price
$6,032
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $3,982 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,100 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,663 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,082 |
| $110,001+ | $12,160 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $30,892. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What University of Akron Wayne College is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies52
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse24
- Social Work21
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs11
- Organizational Leadership6
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 55% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1040
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is University of Akron Wayne College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of Akron Wayne College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of Akron Wayne College.
Campus
Location
Orrville, OH
City / state
- ZIP
- 44667
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
457
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,617
- Full-time share
- 82%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$23,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 12.49%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of Akron Wayne College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Akron Wayne College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Akron Wayne College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,116 | $12,964 | $10,943 |
| 2014 | $6,116 | $12,788 | $10,676 |
| 2015 | $6,116 | $12,789 | $9,596 |
| 2016 | $6,116 | $12,789 | $9,741 |
| 2017 | $6,116 | $12,789 | $10,556 |
| 2018 | $6,116 | $12,472 | $8,831 |
| 2019 | $6,116 | $12,789 | $8,593 |
| 2020 | $6,116 | $12,789 | $10,075 |
| 2021 | $6,505 | $6,505 | $11,010 |
| 2022 | $7,291 | $7,291 | $8,377 |
| 2023 | $7,699 | $14,372 | $9,717 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1040 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Akron Wayne College reported total enrollment of about 457 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (82.5%), Two or More Races (4.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.8%). About 12.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Akron Wayne College in 2024 is 457 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,617 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
4.11% 100% Completion Time
18.52% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 4.11% of students graduating from University of Akron Wayne College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 23% male / 77% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 4% male / 96% female
- Social Work: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
University of Akron Wayne College graduates earn a median of $46,600 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of Akron Wayne College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $46,600. Median federal loan debt: $23,250. Average net price used in cost models: $6,032.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of Akron Wayne College graduates report median earnings of $46,600 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of Akron Wayne College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 5 programs by IPEDS completions (6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of Akron Wayne College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of Akron Wayne College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of Akron Wayne College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 5.6%
- Ohio median 49.3 pp below median (54.9%)
- Great Lakes median 52.5 pp below median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 52.4 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,842
- Ohio median 1.1× the median ($7,463)
- Great Lakes median near the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,838
- Ohio median near the median ($7,640)
- Great Lakes median near the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
University of Akron Wayne College at a glance
University of Akron Wayne College
University of Akron Wayne College is a public institution in Orrville, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesRegistered Nursing/Registered NurseSocial Work
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian82.5%Two or More Races4.8%Race/ethnicity unknown4.8%
Schools near University of Akron Wayne College
Other campuses in Orrville, OH when available, plus nearby institutions in Ohio.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Ohio, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Akron Wayne College located?
University of Akron Wayne College is located in Orrville, OH.
What is University of Akron Wayne College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Akron Wayne College is 89.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 303 applicants and 244 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is University of Akron Wayne College's tuition?
University of Akron Wayne College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $7,723 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $6,032 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of Akron Wayne College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,723 and average net price is $6,032 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,904 annually.
Why is University of Akron Wayne College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At University of Akron Wayne College, published tuition is $7,723 while average net price is $6,032—about 22% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains University of Akron Wayne College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($6,032), completion (18.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($46,600). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at University of Akron Wayne College?
University of Akron Wayne College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,617 students, White (82.5%), Two or More Races (4.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Akron Wayne College?
About 36.4% of students at University of Akron Wayne College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Akron Wayne College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Akron Wayne College reports midpoint SAT about 1040.
What do graduates of University of Akron Wayne College earn?
Median earnings are $42,269 six years after entry and $46,600 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Akron Wayne College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 18.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Akron Wayne College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.