The University of Akron’s College of Business ranked No. 95 in our 2025 rankings, falling four spots from its No. 89 position in 2024. Among the three methodological categories, Akron performed strongest in Career Outcomes, where it placed 74th. The school ranked No. 91 for both Academic Experience and Admissions.
Based on 2024 data, Akron’s acceptance rate was 57.22%, a significant drop from 96.98% two years prior. The average SAT score for incoming business students in 2024 was 1036, and the average ACT score was 20.1.
According to 2024 employment data, 84.44% of the Class of 2024 secured full-time employment within three months of graduation. Additionally, 76% of students at least one business-focused internship by the time they graduated, up from 59% for the Class of 2023. The average starting salary for the Class of 2024 was $61,737, and the average signing bonus rose to $6,600.
The 2024 incoming class also reflected a diverse and inclusive student population. Based on institutional data, 30.95% of enrolled students identified as underrepresented minorities, 17.32% were first-generation college students, 3.93% were international students, and 38.11% were women.
13 Majors
Akron business students have access to 13 different undergraduate majors including Accounting, Business Administration, Business Data Analytics, Economics, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Business, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance, Sales Management, and Supply Chain/Operations Management.
All students take a Business Integrated Core curriculum designed to deliver a well-rounded understanding of key business principles — from economics and finance to communications and data analytics.
Experiential Learning
The Akron curriculum emphasizes practical application, and alumni consistently credit hands-on projects with deepening their business acumen.
“We had to analyze the supply chain structure of another country using five principles we were taught,” one alum recalled. “We then made recommendations for improvement. It was unique because capstones usually focus on a company or industry. This let us assess supply chains at a national level.”
Outside the classroom, students participate in case competitions and national events.
“I was the Vice President of the American Marketing Association and competed nationally in New Orleans,” one alum shared. “I also joined Akron’s first business analytics team and traveled to New York for the Manhattan College competition — that really changed the direction of my career.”
Professional Development
Akron’s EDGE (Exploring Degree Goals and Experiences) program helps students track professional growth through activities like leadership seminars, resume workshops, and career fairs. Students earn points for participating, and those who accumulate 2,000 points graduate with an EDGE medal, a testament to their career-readiness.
Alumni Say:
“Reflecting on my journey and wondering who might read this. If I could offer advice to my freshman self, I’d echo the wisdom my advisor shared: “Do the work, Don’t worry too much.” Today, fortunate to be working at a leading media and creative company in Saudi Arabia, I still frequently refer to the insights I gained from my coursework. The College of Business Administration (CBA) instilled in me not only the knowledge but also the foundational principles that have equipped me to navigate any business challenge with confidence.”
“I was an intern multiple semesters during my time at the school and I found their help in getting me placed and completing my education helped my career greatly”
“Internship at Defense Finance and Accounting Service. They connected me at the career fair and projected my career in the best direction possible, fulfilling my dream of supporting the Department of Defense.”
