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University of Akron Main Campus Men's Basketball

The University of Akron Main Campus men's basketball program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Mid-American Conference, based in Akron, Ohio. The program is better funded than 57% of D1 men's basketball programs, earning a C for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 39% of D1 men's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 75% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
15
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-American Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
15,195
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
60%
State
Ohio
City
Akron
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Staff
Dustin Ford
Head Coach
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 39% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
73%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
52%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$42,269
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$46,600
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 75% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$10,735
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$18,415
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,904
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,693
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 57% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$3,685,104
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$810,628
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$19,242
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (330) 972-7111

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