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Herzing University-Akron
Admission at Herzing University-Akron is close to open (94.6%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $36,909 median earnings below before the application.
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Herzing University-Akron occupies suburban Akron, OH — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $91,010 four years out. 76.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 391 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 25% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Herzing University-Akron received 134 applications and admitted 126 (94%), with 87 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Herzing University-Akron's 94.6% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Herzing University-Akron compares
| Herzing University-Akron | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 94.6% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,450 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $36,909 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
At $36,909, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,356). Look at Herzing University-Akron's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $13,450 regardless of where you're from. At Herzing University-Akron, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 391 — Herzing University-Akron is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Herzing University-Akron students — 18.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Herzing University-Akron
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,010 |
| Computer Programming | $78,404 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $70,624 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,601 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,379 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,345 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,098 |
Median earnings for these 7 Herzing University-Akron programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $36,909 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 1 additional Herzing University-Akron program has earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Herzing University-Akron?
Herzing University-Akron doesn't look at test scores; its 94.6% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Herzing University-Akron's acceptance rate?
94% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 126 admitted from 134 applicants.
How much does Herzing University-Akron cost?
At Herzing University-Akron, published tuition is $13,450 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Herzing University-Akron's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Herzing University-Akron graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $36,909 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- University of Akron Wayne College — 89.9% admitted
- Central State University — 98.6% admitted
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus — 85.3% admitted
- Cleveland State University — 91.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.