Herzing University-Akron
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 76% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Herzing University-Akron is a private nonprofit institution located in Akron, Ohio with approximately 391 undergraduate students enrolled. Herzing University-Akron has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,934 per year. The graduation rate is 19%, and the typical graduate earns $41,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Students who do best here are typically working adults or career-changers looking for a focused, career-oriented credential in fields like healthcare or business — this is not a traditional four-year college experience. The relatively modest net price of $18,934 per year and a median debt load of $21,500 at graduation are reasonable compared to many private institutions, which is a genuine point in its favor. That said, the data raises serious flags that any family deserves to hear plainly: a 19% graduation rate and a 25% freshman retention rate suggest that most students who start here don't finish, which is a pattern worth taking seriously before enrolling. Median earnings of $41,600 a decade after enrollment aren't bad, but they're not strong enough to dismiss the risk that comes with such low completion numbers. My honest recommendation is this — if you're drawn to the programs here, call the admissions office and ask directly what support exists to help students finish, then compare those answers to a community college option in the same field before making a decision.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 30% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Herzing University-Akron graduates earn most above the national rate in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($69,601 vs $55,378 nationally), and most below it in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($70,624 vs $85,063).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | $66,379 | $68,257 | −$1,878 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | $51,098 | $58,716 | −$7,618 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4 | $91,010 | $88,910 | +$2,100 |
| Computer Programming | 2 | $78,404 | $83,439 | −$5,035 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 1 | $70,624 | $85,063 | −$14,439 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | $69,601 | $55,378 | +$14,223 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (391 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Herzing University-Akron
1600 South Arlington Street, Suite 100
Akron, OH 44306-3931
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Herzing University-Akron?
Herzing University-Akron has an acceptance rate of 95%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Herzing University-Akron hard to get into?
Not especially. Herzing University-Akron has an acceptance rate of 95%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Herzing University-Akron cost?
The average net price at Herzing University-Akron is about $18,934 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Herzing University-Akron?
Herzing University-Akron has a graduation rate of 19%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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