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University of Akron Wayne College

#1558 in US ranking Orrville, OH
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$14,428
Tuition & fees
$7,723
Avg. aid
$6,459
Receiving aid
94%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
830–1100
ACT range
16–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
19%
Median salary
$53,210
1 yr after graduation

What does University of Akron Wayne College offer in terms of athletics?

Wayne College has reported student sports offerings that include basketball, golf, volleyball and cheerleading. That list alone does not establish that each activity currently fields a varsity team, competes in a particular conference or offers athletic scholarships.

Students interested in competing should confirm the current roster of teams, competition level, eligibility rules and practice locations with Wayne College. They should also distinguish Orrville-based opportunities from varsity, club or recreational sports offered elsewhere by the University of Akron; university-wide athletics are not automatically available in the same form at every campus.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of Akron Wayne College?

Wayne College has reported organizations spanning student representation, academic interests and social connection. Examples include Associated Student Government, the Nursing Club, the Adult Learner Student Organization, Waynessence and a Christian student group identified as CRU.

Organization rosters and meeting schedules can change from year to year. For a commuter, the practical questions are whether a group is active during the intended term, when it meets and whether participation requires travel beyond Orrville. Student government and program-related groups may offer ways to meet peers outside class without relying on a residential-campus social schedule.

Who studies at University of Akron Wayne College?

Wayne College reported 1,411 enrolled students in 2024-25, including 141 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and 31 transfer-in students. Its enrollment is not made up solely of traditional first-year undergraduates.

The age distribution is particularly distinctive: 848 enrolled students were under 18. That substantial younger population should not be confused with the separate question of whether a particular applicant will receive credit for earlier dual-enrollment coursework. Among older students, enrollment extends across the usual college-age years and into adult age groups, though the adult groups are smaller.

Reported student-origin figures indicate a strongly Ohio-centered population in the group measured. Demographic figures should be read with their reporting population in mind: counts from different publications or years may not describe the same set of students and should not be treated as interchangeable percentages of total enrollment.

How does student life look like at University of Akron Wayne College?

Everyday life at Wayne College is primarily commuter-oriented. Students typically build their college experience around classes, study time, work and travel rather than residence-hall activities.

That pattern can make course scheduling and time on campus especially important for meeting classmates. Student groups, campus activities and shared academic spaces provide opportunities to connect between classes. Reported student services include personal or psychological counseling, though students should verify the current appointment process and whether a service is offered in Orrville, remotely or at another University of Akron location.

What libraries are available to students at University of Akron Wayne College?

The Wayne College Library is the campus's reported academic library. It gives students a local place to work with library materials and study without making a trip to the Akron main campus.

Because Wayne College is part of the University of Akron, students should also explore the university library system's catalog, electronic research materials and assistance with finding sources. Access to particular databases, borrowing arrangements and research-help hours can vary by resource and term. Students whose assignments require specialized materials should check whether those materials are available locally, online or through a borrowing request.

University of Akron Wayne College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1411

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

124

Total staff

3 full time, 51 part time

Veterans affair office

No

University of Akron Wayne College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,411

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 454
Part-time: 957

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 81
Men: 43

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 21
Black or African American: 7
White: 377
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 7
Two or more races: 22
Unknown: 22

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

University of Akron Wayne College Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

BothBoth–

Cheerleading

Women––

Golf

MenMen–

Volleyball

WomenBoth–

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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