Tuition & scholarships for international students
Please note: This information is for undergraduate degree applicants (bachelor's and associate's). Costs and funding information for graduate degree applicants (master's, law and PhD) can be found here.
Tuition and personal costs
Estimated expenses based on 2025-2026 tuition rate (for issuance of a Fall 2025 I-20):
| Tuition & fees | $21,585 |
| On-campus room & board * | $13,317 (see source) |
| Health insurance | $1,328 |
| Books and personal expenses | $2,559 |
| Total | $38,789 |
* The University offers many housing and dining options. The room-and-board charges are estimated using mid-range costs for housing and the most popular meal plan (board), providing two meals a day.
All new international undergraduates are required to live on campus for at least their first semester. Waivers are available and are granted at the discretion of Residence Life and Housing.
If you bring dependents [spouse and/or child(ren)], add $4,035 per dependent to the total.
Residency: In general, international students are considered out-of-state residents for their entire college career.
If you are an international student with certain special situations, please visit in-state residency for more information.
Scholarships
In addition to our already very affordable cost of attendance, The University of Akron offers a variety of scholarship packages for international students to help them pursue their education.
To be eligible for New Freshman scholarships:
- You are a high school student or equivalent
- Have never enrolled in a college/university
Provost’s Scholarship for Transfer Students
The Provost’s Scholarship for Transfer Students is also available for international transfer students. Awarded at levels $1,000 to $2,500 per year. You are automatically considered when you apply for admission as a transfer student.
Deadlines
| When do you want to start? | Submit your application, application fee and all required items by: |
| Spring semester (January) |
Oct 1 |
| Summer (June) |
March1 |
| Fall semester (August) |
May 1 |
Questions?
Contact us with any questions about the scholarships for international students.
Call: +1 330-972-4930
Email: intlrecruit@bj7dian.com