University of Akron SAT and ACT scores
Akron, OH · public college · 11,452 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Akron reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Akron?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Akron scored 900 to 1190, with an average of 1081. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Akron?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 17 to 25. A 25 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Akron require the SAT or ACT?
University of Akron reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Akron accept the CLT?
University of Akron is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Ohio with similar scores
- Capital UniversitySAT 910–1180
- Malone UniversitySAT 930–1180
- Mount St. Joseph UniversitySAT 930–1140
- Wilmington CollegeSAT 850–1220
- Aultman College of Nursing and Health SciencesACT 15–25
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Brevard CollegeSAT 870–1220
- Charleston Southern UniversitySAT 930–1160
- Colorado Mesa UniversitySAT 930–1160
- Eastern Michigan UniversitySAT 920–1170
- Indiana University-NorthwestSAT 910–1180
- Saginaw Valley State UniversitySAT 920–1170
More about University of Akron
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Akron (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026