Herzing University-Akron

1600 South Arlington Street, Suite 100
Akron, OH 44306
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois, 60614-1413,  www.hlcommission.org, (800) 621-7400
  • Herzing University admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

School Highlights

Herzing University-Akron serves 502 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 29%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,200
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Herzing University-Akron ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Herzing University-Akron
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
34 staff
93 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Herzing University-Akron has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Herzing University-Akron diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
502 students
1,337 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Herzing University-Akron and community college average number of enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Herzing University-Akron and community college average student staff ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
272 students
555 students
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# Part-Time Students
230 students
782 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Herzing University-Akron and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Herzing University-Akron.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
537 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
272 students
555 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Herzing University-Akron and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
230 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
425 students
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Herzing University-Akron and the percentage of Asian community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Herzing University-Akron and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
36%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Herzing University-Akron and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
48%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Herzing University-Akron and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Herzing University-Akron and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Herzing University-Akron.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.63
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Herzing University-Akron and the community college average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
32%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.83%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,000 is more than the state average of $13,989. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,200
$13,989
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Herzing University-Akron and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Tuition based on 200
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Herzing University-Akron and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$18,625
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
92%
73%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Herzing University-Akron and the community college average percent admitted of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • It is the mission of Herzing University to educate, support, and empower all students for success in work, learning and engagement in our communities and global society.Career-oriented degree programs include a complementary and integrated generaleducation curriculum established to stimulate students` intellectual growth, to contribute to their personal development, and toenhance their potential for career advancement.To educate, support, and empower all students for success in work, learning and engagement in our communities and global society.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Herzing University-Akron cost?
Herzing University-Akron's private state tuition is approximately $14,200.
What is the acceptance rate of Herzing University-Akron?
The acceptance rate of Herzing University-Akron is 92%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
What is Herzing University-Akron's ranking?
Herzing University-Akron ranks among the top 20% of community college in Ohio for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,200
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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